A DMV release of liability form is used after a vehicle is sold or transferred to inform the DMV about the change in ownership. Filing this form with the DMV prevents the previous owner from being held responsible for any vehicle-related incidents that occur under the new owner’s possession, such as speeding tickets, accidents, or parking violations.
A DMV release of liability form is used after a vehicle is sold or transferred to inform the DMV about the change in ownership. Filing this form with the DMV prevents the previous owner from being held responsible for any vehicle-related incidents that occur under the new owner’s possession, such as speeding tickets, accidents, or parking violations.
PDF DownloadA DMV release of liability form is used after a vehicle is sold or transferred to inform the DMV about the change in ownership. Filing this form with the DMV prevents the previous owner from being held responsible for any vehicle-related incidents that occur under the new owner’s possession, such as speeding tickets, accidents, or parking violations.
4.8 | 13 Ratings Downloads: 1,296In some states, a release of liability form must be filed with the DMV whenever a vehicle is sold, donated, or gifted to someone else. In other states, the release form is optional and sent as a means to inform the DMV that the previous owner is no longer liable for the vehicle.
Clicking the link below allows individuals to view a list of state-specific release forms and the deadlines for filing with the DMV following the transfer of ownership.