I’ve done my fair share of buying and selling cars here in California over the years, but every time I do it I swear, I’m always questioning whether or not I’m filling it out correctly. If you’re just selling between one person and another, filling out a title (a.k.a. pink slip) is pretty simple. There are certain things you’ll need to fill out, but I’ve made it simple by outlining the required areas to be filled out by the buyer and seller down below.

Fortunately, if you are buying or selling a vehicle and there is no title, it is still possible to complete the transaction although you will need to follow a few additional steps (including a visit to the DMV.) Please note that this pertains to the DMV process in California, but may be the similar to other states in the US. Generally, you’ll need to complete two DMV forms: Reg 227 & Reg 262.