How to sign your North Dakota title when selling your vehicle

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

How to get a duplicate title for my vehicle

If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than North Dakota, 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 SFN 2872 Application for Certificate of Title and Registration
  2. You can choose to do one of the following options: Bring your completed duplicate title application to the DOT office (except Williston).
Please note that there may be a 1 to 2 week waiting period before a duplicate title can be issued and the cost is $5.00. (Paid to the ND Department of Transportation).