To transfer ownership of a Florida vehicle/vessel title you must, at minimum, have the following:
Proof of identity: A driver's license or identification card from any state or a passport. Identification must be current and valid
Proof of ownership: A Florida Title must be submitted and filled out properly as shown below
Purchaser’s Name
Purchaser’s Address
Selling Price
Date Sold
Odometer Disclosure, which includes:
Choosing 5 or 6 digits
Odometer Reading
Date Read
Choosing a status of Actual, In Excess, or Not Actual
Seller’s Signature
Seller’s Printed Name
Co-Seller’s Signature (as needed)
Co-Seller’s Printed Name (as needed)
Sections to be completed by the PURCHASER only as follows:
Purchaser’s Signature
Purchaser’s Printed Name
Co-Purchaser’s Signature (as needed)
Co-Purchaser’s Printed Name (as needed)
Note: It is advisable that the seller provides a bill of sale to the purchaser. HSMV82050 can be used if needed.
You must have valid Florida insurance and registration. For insurance information, visit FLHSMV's insurance page
Payment of fees for sales tax and title
For more information about vehicle titles, visit the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.