How to Sell a Car as a Co-Signer With the Owner's Permission

After you find a buyer for your vehicle, you and the vehicle's titled co-owner must sign the vehicle's title. Since you already have the co-owner's permission to sell the car, follow your state's rules regarding seller signatures. Depending on where you live, you might need to have your signatures notarized. Have your co-owner sign the vehicle's title if she can't be with you when you sell your vehicle. If your state requires notarized signatures, the co-owner can have her signature notarized before you sell the vehicle or sign the title.

Instructions

1

Call your state's motor vehicle department to determine the proper procedure for completing a title transfer when two owners are listed on the title.

2

Arrange for the co-owner to sign the vehicle title first if he won't be available for the transfer and purchase. If your state requires the signature of a notary, go with the co-owner to the motor vehicle office, where you can both sign in front of a notary. You don't need the buyer with you to sign your portion of the title.

3

Provide your buyer with the signed title. If your state requires other documents, such as a bill of sale or odometer statement, you can complete the forms with your signature only. The co-owner's signature is only necessary for a title transfer.