If you’re looking to buy a pre-owned Mazda sedan, you’ll want to make sure you understand what a car title is. Read more about this vital document below, then come to Brown and Wood Mazda to learn more about buying pre-owned today!
What Is a Car Title?
A car title is an official document that establishes ownership of a car. It allows you to prove your legal ownership to courts, the bank, and anyone else who needs it established. The actual layout of the document varies depending on the state, but it will include essential identifying information about you and your car. A title is designed to prove ownership, as opposed to registration, which allows a car to be legally driven.
When Will I Get My Car Title?
When you buy a pre-owned vehicle from a dealership like Brown and Wood Mazda, we transfer the title to you; if you’ve ever wondered what your document fees cover, this is part of it. If you buy with financing, you will receive a title within 90 days, identifying your financier as a lienholder. If you buy the car outright, you will receive the original title and own the vehicle outright.
Can I Get a Replacement?
It’s easy to lose documents, but the good news is that you can get a replacement title. To request a replacement, head to the DMV with your car’s identification, including the VIN, any financing documents, and your driver’s license. There is a small fee that depends on the state—it’s $21.50 here in North Carolina—plus a notary fee.
Test-Drive a MAZDA Sedan at Brown and Wood MAZDA
Buying a pre-owned car is a great way to get behind the wheel of a responsive, exciting Mazda model, and transferring the title is quick and easy. Visit Brown and Wood Mazda, your Greenville Mazda dealership, and take one for a test drive today!
