Every state prints its own title, and each one shows where the seller signs. Sign only in the seller’s spaces, and fill in what your state asks for there, which can include the buyer’s name, the sale date, the price and the mileage. Your state’s page on BeaterBoss lists what a seller there has to do: find your state.
Some states want a notary
In a few states your signature on the title has to be notarized. Of the states we have checked, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania ask for one. If yours does, get it done before pickup day. Other states, such as Florida, Missouri, New York and Washington, say no notary is needed.
The mileage
Federal law says that if your car is a 2011 or newer, you write the mileage on the title when you sign it. A 2010 or older car is exempt.
Keep it until you are paid
Have the title ready on pickup day, signed where the seller signs, and hold onto it until your buyer pays you the full amount of your bid. If they offer you less, you don’t have to accept: see Can the buyer pay me less than their bid?.
Never send a photo of it
Your title shows your name and your home address. Don’t add a photo of it to your listing or send one in a message. Buyers never get your address, and the photo would give it to them.
If you can’t find your title, read Can I sell my car without a title?