KARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Indiana
Transferring the car's title is as simple as signing it! Have questions? We're here to walk you through the process.
Signing your title in IN
Where to sign your title?
Sign the title where it reads `Signature of Seller` View sample
Is notarization required?
NO
Any forms required?
None
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
- Remove plates
Remove the plates from the car prior to it being towed. You do not need to return the vehicle's license plate or registration to the BMV. To ensure that the plates are not used illegally on another vehicle you should deface the plates.
- Excise Tax Refund
You may be eligible for an excise tax refund. Visit any Indiana license branch.
- Stop insurance
Cancel your insurance once your car has been towed.
There are two owners listed on the title, do we both need to sign?
Yes, both owners will need to sign the title.
Can I donate a car if the owner isn’t able to sign title?
Yes. You can donate the car as long as someone has power of attorney for the titled owner.In IN, we will need an original proof of address.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You do not need a license to donate a car in IN
How can I donate my car without a title?
We can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Indiana. We just need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership. Just provide a proof of ownership (such as copy of registration or insurance card): Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Daviess, De Kalb, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Dubois, Elkhart, Fayette, Floyd, Fountain, Franklin, Fulton, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jackson, Jasper, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Ohio, Orange, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Warrick, Washington, Wayne, Wells, White, Whitley
In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership. Just provide a proof of ownership (such as copy of registration or insurance card): Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Daviess, De Kalb, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Dubois, Elkhart, Fayette, Floyd, Fountain, Franklin, Fulton, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jackson, Jasper, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Ohio, Orange, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Warrick, Washington, Wayne, Wells, White, Whitley
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In IN, if there are two owners on the title with an OR between their names, only one owner needs to sign.
Can I donate a car in a deceased person’s name?
In most states, we will need original executive paperwork and a copy of the death certificate. In some states, the donor will need to get it titled in his name.
Can I donate an abandoned, junk, or scrapped car?
Kars4Kids does not accept abandoned cars. We can take cars that were salvaged or junked.
How can I replace my missing title?
If there is no title, Kars4Kids can usually apply for a duplicate title. There are a couple ways to apply for a new title.
1. myBMV.com
2. License branch
3. BMV Certified Partner location
4. U.S. Mail.
Complete the Application for Certificate of Title - State Form 44049
Mail to:
Indiana BMV
100 North Senate Avenue
Room 411
Indianapolis, IN 46204
For more info visit http://www.in.gov/bmv/2333.htm
1. myBMV.com
2. License branch
3. BMV Certified Partner location
4. U.S. Mail.
Complete the Application for Certificate of Title - State Form 44049
Mail to:
Indiana BMV
100 North Senate Avenue
Room 411
Indianapolis, IN 46204
For more info visit http://www.in.gov/bmv/2333.htm