KARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Utah
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 UT
Where to sign your title?
Sign the title where it reads `Signature of Seller` View sample
Is notarization required?
NO
Any forms required?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
- Remove plates
Remove the license plates from the car, prior to it being towed. It is recommended that you deface the plates so that no one else can use it.
- Notify the DMV
Notify the Division of Motor Vehicles in writing that your vehicle has been sold. The notification must include the vehicle year, make, plate or vehicle identification number and the owner's signature. This notification can be sent by fax or mail to:
Division of Motor Vehicles
Suspended Transaction Unit
P.O. Box 30412
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
Fax: (801) 297-3570
- Stop insurance
Cancel your insurance coverage on the donated vehicle once it’s been picked up.
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 UT, 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 UT
How can I donate my car without a title?
Yes, we can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Utah. We may need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In UT, 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. Titles are replaced by sending a completed Form TC-123, "Application for Duplicate Utah Title" and $6.00 title fee to:
Division of Motor Vehicles
Mail and Correspondence
P.O. Box 30412
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
For more details visit: http://dmv.utah.gov/replace-a-lost-title-or-registration#replacingtitles
Division of Motor Vehicles
Mail and Correspondence
P.O. Box 30412
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
For more details visit: http://dmv.utah.gov/replace-a-lost-title-or-registration#replacingtitles