What can i file for the title not being transferred in there name?

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Car sold privately, but they got in accident and still have not transferred title. should I be worried?
I sold my car to a private buyer about 2 months ago, I heard from a friend that the car has since been in an accident and to this day, the title has not been transferred to their name. I signed the back of the title i did not have a bill of sale can i file anything on them for not transferred the title in there name????

vicki g

California rules say:
When you sell a car, the seller is supposed to sign a Release of Liability within 5 days of sale. What this does, is YOU tell the DMV that a change has been made. You give your name & address and buyers name & address. You also state date sold and price sold for.
This way if the buyer never puts it in their name, at least the DMV knows about the change in ownership. This doesn't take the place of a title transfer. It's a way for seller to cover their back.

It's not too late to sign one. You need the VIN# as well. Write down the date sold. Not todays date. The Release of Liability will be date-stamped with todays date by the employee. Have the DMV employee (or AAA Auto Club employee) make you a copy for your records.

pedro7of9

without a bill of sale and your name on the title its still your car...Id worry

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