How To Transfer a Car Title in Oklahoma 2026
Oklahoma vehicle title transfers are governed by Oklahoma Statute § 47-1107 and administered by Service Oklahoma through its Motor Vehicle Division. As stated on the official Notice of Transfer of Ownership (Form 773), Oklahoma law requires that a certificate of title be applied for within 30 days of the assignment date. Private sales, dealer transactions, and transfers arising from inheritance or court order are each subject to this requirement.
Since July 2025, Service Oklahoma transitioned to an electronic title system; all new certificates of title are issued and maintained electronically in the state system in accordance with state vehicle titling policy rather than as printed physical documents mailed to vehicle owners.
Required Documents for Title Transfer in Oklahoma
The following documentation must be presented to Service Oklahoma or a Licensed Operator at the time of application. Individual requirements may vary based on the nature of the transaction.
| Document | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assigned Oklahoma Certificate of Title or Form 718 – Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title | Yes | Physical title must be properly assigned and notarized; Form 718 applies to all electronically held titles issued on or after July 1, 2025 |
| Form 701-6 – Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title | Yes | Required for all vehicle title transactions; completed in full at the time of filing |
| Form 722-1 – Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price or Bill of Sale | Yes | Establishes the declared purchase price as the taxable basis for excise and sales tax assessment |
| Valid Driver's License or Government-Issued Identification | Yes | Oklahoma driver's license or an acceptable federally issued identification document |
| Proof of Oklahoma Liability Insurance | Yes | Insurance verification must conform to Oklahoma law; active-duty military personnel may qualify for an exception permitting non-Oklahoma insurance |
| Odometer Disclosure Statement | Yes, for qualifying vehicles | Required for vehicles within the applicable model year threshold per federal requirements; exemptions apply for vehicles with a GVW exceeding 16,000 lbs |
| Lien Information (Form MV21-A) | If applicable | Required when a new security interest is to be noted on the certificate of title |
| Power of Attorney (POA) | If applicable | Original or certified copy must be submitted when an authorized representative conducts the transaction on behalf of the titled owner |
Step-by-Step Title Transfer Process in Oklahoma
Step 1: Assemble All Required Documentation
Before initiating the title transfer process, the responsible party must verify that all required documentation is complete, accurate, and properly notarized where mandated. Oklahoma requires that the assigned certificate of title, or Form 718 – Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title for electronically held titles, bear notarized signatures from all titleholders of record. Photocopies of the assigned title are not accepted as primary documentation unless certified in writing by the selling dealership under applicable conditions.
Before arriving at a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location, the following must be confirmed:
- The title assignment section must accurately reflect the date of sale, agreed purchase price, buyer's full legal name and address, and the odometer reading, where required
- Dual-ownership titles require notarized signatures from all listed owners
- If a Power of Attorney is used, the original or a certified copy must be included in the submission packet
- Lien information, when applicable, must be documented on the title assignment or submitted via Form MV21-A
Step 2: Complete the Title Assignment and Notarization
The transferor bears full responsibility for completing the assignment section located on the reverse of the physical Oklahoma certificate of title. For transactions in which the title is held electronically, Form 718 serves as the legally recognized instrument for conveying ownership in place of a physical title assignment. Form 718 must be downloaded, printed, completed in its entirety, and notarized before submission.
The completed assignment must accurately capture the following:
- Date of sale
- Declared purchase price
- Buyer's full legal name and current mailing address
- Current odometer reading, where applicable
- Notarized signatures of all transferors
Odometer disclosure statements may not bear the same individual's signature in both the buyer and seller capacities.
Step 3: Prepare the Odometer Disclosure and Purchase Price Documentation
Federal and Oklahoma law mandate an odometer disclosure statement when a qualifying vehicle's title is transferred. For transactions using a physical title, the odometer disclosure is printed directly on the assignment section of the title document.
When Form 718 is used or a physical title is unavailable, a federal odometer disclosure statement must be submitted alongside the application packet. Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 16,000 pounds are exempt from the odometer disclosure requirement.
A Form 722-1 – Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price, bill of sale, or equivalent purchase documentation must also be included. This record establishes the vehicle's taxable value for excise and sales tax assessment. Trade-in credits are not deductible from the stated purchase price for tax calculation purposes, and fees for services not permanently attached to the vehicle may not be included in the declared price.
Step 4: File the Application at Service Oklahoma or a Licensed Operator
Title transfer applications may be filed in person at the Service Oklahoma Licensing Office in Oklahoma City or at any Licensed Operator location across the state.
Mail-in submissions are also permitted; completed documentation and full payment must be directed to Service Oklahoma's Motor Vehicle Division mailing address. The full submission packet presented at the time of filing must include:
- Assigned Oklahoma title or Form 718 (notarized)
- Completed Form 701-6 – Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title
- Form 722-1 or bill of sale documenting the declared purchase price
- Valid driver's license or government-issued identification
- Proof of Oklahoma liability insurance
- Odometer disclosure (on title assignment or as a separate federal form)
- Power of Attorney documentation, if applicable
- Full payment for all applicable fees and taxes
Step 5: Pay Required Fees, Excise Tax, and Sales Tax
All applicable fees below are remitted at the time of application submission.
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fee | $11.00 | Applied to each new certificate of title issued |
| Transfer Fee | $17.00 | Required on all ownership transfers |
| Lien Filing Fee | $10.00 | Charged when a new security interest is recorded on the title |
| Insurance Verification Fee | $1.50 | Applied to all standard motor vehicle title transactions |
| VIN Inspection Fee | $4.00 | Required when a vehicle identification number inspection hold is active on the record |
| HB1357 Mail Fee | $3.00 | Charged when registration materials are mailed to the applicant |
| Excise Tax | 3.25% of purchase price or taxable value | Subject to exemptions; estimated using the Excise Tax Calculator |
| Sales Tax | 1.25% of actual purchase price | Subject to state exemptions |
Step 6: Receive the Certificate of Title and File the Optional Notice of Transfer
Upon processing of the complete application and payment, Service Oklahoma issues the certificate of title electronically and maintains it in the state system. The owner may access their electronic title through their OkCARS account to view title status and information. Registration confirmation materials will be mailed to the address on record.
The seller is encouraged to file the optional Notice of Transfer of Ownership (Form 773) with Service Oklahoma upon completion of the sale. This notice creates an official record that ownership has been conveyed and relieves the seller of liability associated with the vehicle following the transfer date. Filing Form 773 does not relieve the buyer of the obligation to apply for a certificate of title within the required period.
Contact Information
Service Oklahoma
6015 N. Classen Blvd., Bldg. 4, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 522-7000
Official Website: Service Oklahoma
