Many states ask the seller to report the sale, often called a notice of sale, a report of sale or a release of liability. It tells the state the car is no longer yours. BeaterBoss doesn’t file it for you, and your buyer may not either, so plan to do it yourself.
How soon
Each state sets its own deadline. Of the states we have checked, California, Idaho and Washington give you 5 days, Minnesota and Oregon 10 days, and Florida and Missouri 30 days. Several states, such as California, Idaho, Texas and Washington, let you file it online.
Where it is optional
Some states don’t require it but let you do it, and it can still protect you. In Texas, for example, filing a Vehicle Transfer Notification within 30 days keeps the buyer’s tolls and tickets from being charged to you. Colorado lets you report a release of liability online within 5 days.
Find your state’s rule
Your state’s page lists whether a seller there reports the sale, how and how soon, with links to the state’s own sources: find your state.