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CallKARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in
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 WASHINGTON DC
Is notarization required?
NO
Any forms required?
None
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
- Remove the Plates
The plates should be removed from the car, prior to towing.
- Return the Plates
ONLINE
Return the plates using the Online Tag Cancellation.
MAIL
Return your tags by mail to: DC DMV Vehicle Registration P.O. Box 90120 Washington, DC 20090
If sending by certified mail, mail the tags to: DC DMV Processing Center 95 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
The DMV will mail you a receipt for your records. You should wait until you receive your surrender tag receipt prior to canceling your insurance to ensure you do not incur insurance lapse fines.
- Cancel Your Insurance
Once you've received your cancellation receipt from the DMV for your tags, you should cancel your insurance.
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.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You do not need a license to donate a car in WASHINGTON DC
How can I donate my car without a title?
We can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in . We just 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 WASHINGTON DC, 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. We'll need you to sign and notarize a Power of Attorney, and provide us with a copy of the driver's license. After that we'll do all the rest of the work.
If you'd prefer you may apply for a new title on your own. Here's how:
A duplicate vehicle title may be obtained online, by visiting any DMV service location or by mailing all of the following required documents along with applicable fees to the DC DMV, P.O. Box 90120, Washington, DC, 20090. For additional details visit http://dmv.dc.gov/node/1119606
If you'd prefer you may apply for a new title on your own. Here's how:
A duplicate vehicle title may be obtained online, by visiting any DMV service location or by mailing all of the following required documents along with applicable fees to the DC DMV, P.O. Box 90120, Washington, DC, 20090. For additional details visit http://dmv.dc.gov/node/1119606