Registration of car with out of state title in mother’s name

[Anonymous]

My DD recently graduated college and took her first job in DC, she has her car with her but it’s registered here in Oklahoma under my name and her registration/inspection is due for renewal. In order to register it there, she needs title in her name. If you are familiar with the process, please advice how to proceed so it’s not too much trouble for her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD recently graduated college and took her first job in DC, she has her car with her but it’s registered here in Oklahoma under my name and her registration/inspection is due for renewal. In order to register it there, she needs title in her name. If you are familiar with the process, please advice how to proceed so it’s not too much trouble for her.

IF she's out of college and old enough for a job, she's old enough to look on the DMV website and figure out for herself how to register her car. In fact, you're old enough for that too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD recently graduated college and took her first job in DC, she has her car with her but it’s registered here in Oklahoma under my name and her registration/inspection is due for renewal. In order to register it there, she needs title in her name. If you are familiar with the process, please advice how to proceed so it’s not too much trouble for her.

IF she's out of college and old enough for a job, she's old enough to look on the DMV website and figure out for herself how to register her car. In fact, you're old enough for that too.

You are so kind and helpful. Thank you for volunteering time to write a thoughtful and informative reply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD recently graduated college and took her first job in DC, she has her car with her but it’s registered here in Oklahoma under my name and her registration/inspection is due for renewal. In order to register it there, she needs title in her name. If you are familiar with the process, please advice how to proceed so it’s not too much trouble for her.

We wouldn't want it to be too much trouble!

[Anonymous]

Sorry, can’t help with DC, but in MD she would need the signed title and a gift certificate, which would let her avoid sales tax. Beyond that simply registering a car is pretty simple. Maybe DC has a similar parent/child gift certificate. And don’t forget separate insurance.

[Anonymous]

Thank you. Muchas Gracias!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD recently graduated college and took her first job in DC, she has her car with her but it’s registered here in Oklahoma under my name and her registration/inspection is due for renewal. In order to register it there, she needs title in her name. If you are familiar with the process, please advice how to proceed so it’s not too much trouble for her.

We wouldn't want it to be too much trouble!

It’s a new and demanding job, trying to figure out new city, having no support network, avoid getting COVID and finding affordable housing is already overwhelming her. What’s wrong with a parent trying to help out?

[Anonymous]

Does your daughter have an OK drivers license? If so, Have her transfer the title to her name in OK. I say this because DC charges a pretty hefty sales tax when a car changes hands. It doesn’t matter if the car was free, DC will charge tax based on the Blue Book value.

Daughter is going to need to simultaneously convert her license to DC if she wants to title & register the car in DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DD recently graduated college and took her first job in DC, she has her car with her but it’s registered here in Oklahoma under my name and her registration/inspection is due for renewal. In order to register it there, she needs title in her name. If you are familiar with the process, please advice how to proceed so it’s not too much trouble for her.

IF she's out of college and old enough for a job, she's old enough to look on the DMV website and figure out for herself how to register her car. In fact, you're old enough for that too.

Found the DMV employee!

[Anonymous]

This is a great way to do it. In MD, you avoid sales tax if the vehicle is gifted from one family member to another. That can save thousands.