When selling a truck...?

Question

What I am trying to do is give my truck to my father in law, he is currently using it. I just want to make sure that I am in no way responsible for anything(bad situation) so by signing over the title, and having it notarized, and I thought about making up a bill of sale, and having that notarized as well, even if he doesn't take the title to the tag office right away does that make it where I am no longer responsible for anything that happens with that truck? As long as I can bring up those documents, I plan on making a copy of everything, then I should be good to go correct?

Thanks! :) Sorry if I made this unclear, I can reword!

Answer 1

You are taking proper steps to cover yourself.  It wouldn't hurt to have him sign a statement assuming all liability.  Good luck.

Answer 2

To much work, sign and DATE the title, enter the mileage.

get a copy, and give him the original.

Most titles have a part you tear off and send to the DOL.

If your state does not. Bring them a copy, and have them put it on file.

You don't need all the notary stuff

Answer 3

You made perfect sense. In most states, once you legally sign over the title(having it notarized is usually sufficient) the truck and all of it's problems become the responsibility of the new owner.  Make sure and get the car off your present insurance policy, and ask your insurance rep. if there is anything else you need to do to clear you from any future obligations.

Answer 4

As long as your dad sings the notarized letter then he is not able to make you fix any problems with the car.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You don't say what state or country, but as far as I know Califorina is the only state where plates stay with the car.  Elsewhere you should take "your" plates off of the vehicle, so he will have to transfer title and register it in his name if he wants to drive it.

If your state has a form to report a sale or transfer, do so, even if not required.  That should get you off the hook from any further liability.

Answer 7

Send in a release of liability to the DMV. It does not have to be notorized. It can be down loaded from their web site.