How to sign your Michigan title when selling your vehicle

The registered owner of the vehicle should complete the following easy steps:
  1. Always sign the front of the title where indicated by “Signature of Seller(s)”.
  2. Second, print (don’t sign) your name on the front of the title where it reads “Printed Name of Seller(s)”.
If there is more than one owner of the vehicle, both must sign the title. Click to enlargemichigan_title_front

How to get a duplicate title for my vehicle

If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than Michigan, you must apply for a duplicate title in the previous state in which the vehicle was last titled.The registered owner of the vehicle should complete the following steps:
  1. Complete the Michigan ExpressSOS duplicate title application
  2. Fill out the Michigan Application for Vehicle Title form.
  3. Bring your complete application to your local Secretary of State branch.
Please note that there may be a 7 to 10 day waiting period before a duplicate title can be issued and the cost is $15.00. You can request expedited service for an additional $5.00