Have you ever bought a secondhand car but never got a bill of sale or proof of ownership, or maybe you misplaced it? If so, in order to register a used car, you might need to obtain an affidavit of ownership! If you don’t have a bill of sale or another form of ownership documentation, this blog post will explain how to obtain an affidavit of ownership for your used car.
What is an affidavit of ownership?
An affidavit of ownership is a sworn declaration that details when and from whom you bought the used car, as well as the reason you are unable to produce a bill of sale or other documentation proving your ownership. Used vehicle ownership affidavits must be signed in front of a notary public or affidavit commissioner.
The affidavit should include:
- Your name and address
- The vehicle type and VIN number
- The seller’s name
- The date you purchased it
- The purchase price
Why you don’t have a bill of sale:
If the seller did not give one, you should describe your attempts to obtain one and the reasons you were unsuccessful in doing so. You must describe how the loss or destruction of the bill of sale occurred.
LET JURIS NOTARY HELP
Do you need to consult with someone about your legal matters or need to get any documents notarized? Get in touch with Juris Notary, and we’ll be happy to help you out or point you in the correct direction if need be.
