Where to Sign

North Carolina car titles must be notarized.

1. Wait to sign until you are before a Notary.
2. Back of the title top right - sign name(s) on the line where it reads "Seller(s) Signature(s)."
3. Back of the title right below where you signed name(s) - print name(s) on the line where it reads "Seller(s) Hand Printed Name(s)."

Multiple Owners

Only one owner must sign if title states "OR" between owner names printed on the front of the title.

Both owners must sign if title states "AND" or "AND/OR" between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.

Lien or Bank Name on Title

If your North Carolina title shows a lien or a bank name printed on the front, then your title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate lien release letter.

Duplicate Time In Person

3-6 weeks

Duplicate Time Mail

3-6 weeks

Duplicate Cost

$22

North Carolina DMV

NCDMV, 3148 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27697