Where To Sign
The Washington title has two sections for you to sign both on the front.
On the top middle left, find the section that reads, ‘FIRST LEGAL OWNER & TITLE’ and ‘REGISTERED OWNER SIGNATURE’, and sign.
Head over to the bottom of the document and find a line that reads ‘SIGNATURE(s) OF SELLER(s)’ and sign there too under odometer section.
Important Tips About Signatures On The Title
- Signatures must be similar. Always check to ensure that you are signing correctly and accurately before you can sign the title.
- Alien holders that have been listed on your title must be the ones to sign off the title. However, if the alien holder is not available or cannot sign, you will require to have the original lien release from the lien holder.
Where To Print Your Name
On the front bottom of your title, find the section that reads ‘PRINTED NAME(s) OF SELLER(s)’ and print your name.
Important Tips About Names
- Ensure that the owner(s) name in the front of your title is an exact match of the seller’s name at the back of the title.
- For multiple owners let’s say it reads ‘your name AND other owners name’ at the front of the title, both you and the other listed owner must sign the title.
What If You Don’t Have A Title?
Washington demands that you provide a title before you can sell a vehicle.
However, if you might have misplaced or lost the title, you can get a duplicate copy from the department of licensing.
Duplicate Time
By mail (8-10 weeks)
In person (8-10 weeks)
Cost
$31
