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CallKARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Minnesota
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 MN
Where to sign your title?
Sign the title where it reads `Seller Signature` View sample
Is notarization required?
NO
Any forms required?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
1. Leave the plates on the car
In Minnesota the plates need to remain on the vehicle.
2. Submit a report of sale
A notice of sale card is attached to the title, or you can send a written notice to:
Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota Street Suite 168
St. Paul MN 55101-5168
The notice must include the title number or license plate number of the vehicle, the last four digits of the vehicle identification number, and the name and address of the party to which the vehicle was donated. You should include our headquarter address at: Kars4kids, 1805 Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood NJ 08701.
3. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit https://dps.mn.gov/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
In Minnesota the plates need to remain on the vehicle.
2. Submit a report of sale
A notice of sale card is attached to the title, or you can send a written notice to:
Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota Street Suite 168
St. Paul MN 55101-5168
The notice must include the title number or license plate number of the vehicle, the last four digits of the vehicle identification number, and the name and address of the party to which the vehicle was donated. You should include our headquarter address at: Kars4kids, 1805 Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood NJ 08701.
3. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit https://dps.mn.gov/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
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 MN, we will need an original proof of address.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You will need a license to donate a car in MN
How can I donate my car without a title?
We can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Minnesota. 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): Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine
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): Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In MN, both owners need to sign when there are two owners on the title with an OR between their names.
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. At a Deputy Registrar Office
Most duplicate titles can be processed and issued the next business day by the Central Office.
By Mail
Send application for duplicate title to:
Driver and Vehicle Services - Central Office
Town Square Building
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 187
Saint Paul, MN 55101-5187
For additional details visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/dvs-content-detail.aspx?pageID=568&pageTitle=Title-Vehicle-Duplicate%20Title-See%20All
Most duplicate titles can be processed and issued the next business day by the Central Office.
By Mail
Send application for duplicate title to:
Driver and Vehicle Services - Central Office
Town Square Building
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 187
Saint Paul, MN 55101-5187
For additional details visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/dvs-content-detail.aspx?pageID=568&pageTitle=Title-Vehicle-Duplicate%20Title-See%20All