Vehicle Titles

A title is a legal form establishing a person or business as the legal owner of a vehicle. When you buy or inherit a vehicle, the title must be transferred into your name to verify the ownership has passed from the previous owner to you. The State of Oklahoma requires titles to be applied and issued within 2 months of obtaining ownership.

Certain vehicles also require registration. To learn more about registering a vehicle, visit our Registrations page.

Visit the Registrations page

Which Vehicles Require a Title?

The following vehicles require a title:

All on road motor vehicles

All-terrain vehicles (ATV), utility vehicles, and off-road motorcycles

Travel trailers and Commercial Vehicles

Boats and outboard motors

(in excess of 10hp)

Manufactured Homes

Medium-speed electrical vehicles

(vehicles reaching 30-35 mph within 1 mile)

The following vehicles cannot be titled, however, registration is optional:

Non-commercial trailers, including utility, boat, and farm trailers

Note
Oklahoma is a title holding state. Once the Oklahoma title is issued, the title will be held by the lienholder, if there is an active lien. Beginning July 1, 2025, all titles will be issued electronically. Paper titles will be issued with limited exceptions.

Obtaining and Transferring Titles

Original OK Title
Transfer OK Title
Out of State Title

Obtaining an original Oklahoma title

To obtain an original Oklahoma title you must bring the following documents to a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location:

Proper evidence of ownership - i.e. assigned Manufacturers Certificate of Origin (new vehicle); out of state title (used vehicle)
Valid Driver License or FEI Number
Lien information and documentation, if applicable
Verification of liability insurance issued pursuant to Oklahoma law (motor vehicles only).
A completed Form 701-6 - Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for vehicles and Form BM-26 - Application for Certificate of Title for a Boat or Outboard Motor.

Purchase price documentation, a purchase contract, bill of sale, Form 722-1 - a Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price, or a sales agreement (in the case of an MSO)
When transferring ownership of a motor vehicle from 2011 or newer, a completed odometer disclosure statement is required. This statement is generally incorporated into title certificate ownership. If it is not incorporated in the title, Form 729 - Odometer Disclosure Statement is required.

Note
In most instances, vehicles which have been previously titled in another state will have to be physically inspected by a Service Oklahoma agent (only available at N Classen location) or a License Operator for confirmation of the vehicle identification number before an Oklahoma title may be issued. This requirement does not apply to new vehicles.

Transferring an Oklahoma title

When transferring ownership of a vehicle currently titled in Oklahoma, the following items are generally required to bring to Service Oklahoma (N Classen) or Licensed Operator location:

A properly assigned and notarized Oklahoma certificate of title
- OR
Proper evidence of ownership (if provided an electronic title) Form 718 - Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title
Valid Driver License or FEI Number
Verification of liability insurance (motor vehicles only). Verification form must be in compliance with Oklahoma requirements

Lien release for any active liens.
Purchase price documentation, a purchase contract, bill of sale or Form 722-1 - Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price
When transferring ownership of a motor vehicle from 2011 or newer, a completed odometer disclosure statement is required. This statement is generally incorporated into title certificate ownership assignments. Form 729 - Odometer disclosure statement

Note
If you currently have a License Plate assigned to you, that has unexpired tags, and you are not changing your registration type, you may bring it to your visit to transfer it to the new vehicle to receive a credit for the time you have left on the tags.

Transferring a title from another state

After moving to Oklahoma or purchasing a vehicle from out of the state, you will need to visit Service Oklahoma (N Classen) or a Licensed Operator location to process your tag, title, and tax to receive your vehicle registration.

Requirements may vary depending on your situation. Visit our Out-of-State Transfers page to learn more about the documents required.

Visit the Out-of-State Transfers page

Electronic Titles

Beginning July 1, 2025, all titles will be issued electronically, with limited exceptions.

What is an electronic title? How much will it cost?
- An electronic title is a digital record of vehicle ownership maintained by the state, with no physical title being issued. The transition does not increase costs for vehicle owners. Standard title and registration fees remain the same.
What happens to existing paper titles?
- Existing paper titles will remain valid. However, when a transaction occurs (such as a sale, transfer or lien placement), the title will be converted to an electronic record.
- Vehicle owners who prefer to convert to an electronic title before a transaction are able to do so online or in person.
What does getting an electronic title mean for new vehicle buyers in Oklahoma?
- More buyers financing their vehicle will have their liens recorded electronically, ensuring a faster, more secure process.
- Buyers may still receive paper titles as Oklahoma transitions to electronic titles. If a vehicle has an existing paper title, it will remain valid until the next title transaction (such as vehicle purchase, transfer or trade-in).

Trainings and Step-by-Step Guides

Create a Logon

This video will walk you through the steps to create a logon, which gives you access to perform secure transactions like vehicle registration or title transfers.

Create a Logon

Approve Logon

This video will walk you through the steps for log on approval, which will allow you to perform certain transactions, such as selling or buying a vehicle.

Approve Logon

Associate a Vehicle

This video will walk you through the steps to associate a vehicle with your OKCars account, allowing you to manage registrations and other vehicle services.

Associate a Vehicle

Remove Associated Vehicle

This video will guide you through the steps to remove a vehicle from your OKCars account, helping you keep your information up to date.

Remove Associated Vehicle

Request a Paper Title

This video will show you how to request a paper title, which may be needed for certain transactions like vehicle sales or transfers.

Request a Paper Title

Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for a duplicate Oklahoma title, you are required to submit the following documents to Service Oklahoma (N Classen) or a Licensed Operator:

Completed 701-7 Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title for Vehicle/Boat/Motor
- The record owner(s) or lienholder must sign the 701-7 form and their signature(s) notarized by a Notary Public. If utilizing a Power of Attorney the Actual Notarized Power of Attorney, or a Certified Copy of the Power of Attorney, must also be submitted.
- As requested on the application, the vehicle identification number of the vehicle, or serial number of the boat or outboard motor is required. Please also include the current registration decal number.
Either current Oklahoma Registration, or proof of the record owner’s out of state residency
- Out of state residency may be evidenced by an out of state registration for the vehicle/boat/motor, a utility bill, rental agreement, or out of state driver license in the name of the record owner. If the Oklahoma registration is not current and out of state residency cannot be established, all delinquent Oklahoma registration fees and penalties will have to be remitted, along with an Oklahoma insurance verification form, in order for the duplicate title to be issued.
Duplicate Title Fee of $11 (additional $1.66 mail fee may apply when mailing in your form)
- If you would like to mail in your application, please send it to the address below:
      Service Oklahoma
      Motor Vehicle Division
      P.O. Box 26800
  Oklahoma City, OK 73126

Please note: Titles are mailed and cannot be picked up in person.

If there is a lien on your vehicle, the title was mailed to your lien holder. Please contact your lien holder to receive your title.

If there is no lien on your vehicle and it has been more than 21 days and less than 90 days since the title was issued, please contact Service Oklahoma and an affidavit will be mailed for you to fill out and send back for a title.

Starting July 1, 2025, all vehicle titles will be issued electronically. Paper titles will be issued with limited exceptions.

There are four different types of title hold. See below to learn what they are and what you will need to do to get the hold removed:

Document (Doc) Hold:
- You will need to bring the out of state title or MSO to a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator

Serial Inspection (SI) Hold:
- You will need to bring your vehicle to a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator for a VIN inspection (there will be a $4 fee for the inspection)
Document/Serial Inspection (DS) Hold:
- You will need to visit a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator location and bring the prior Vehicle Title or MSO as well as the vehicle for a VIN inspection
International Registration Plan (IRP) Hold:
- You will need to bring a current CAB Card to a Service Oklahoma or Licensed Operator

If purchased from a dealer with an electronic title:

The customer will receive an Electronic Title Bill of Sale in lieu of a title document, along with other purchase-related paperwork. The customer will then use the Electronic Title Bill of Sale to register their vehicle. The form can be previewed at this link.

If purchased from a dealer with a paper title:

Even after July 1, 2025, some dealerships may still have vehicles with existing paper titles. In this case, the customer will receive the paper title as part of their purchase. Once full registration is completed in their name, the title will be converted to an electronic title as part of that first transaction.

Once filed, liens will remain reflected as active in the Service Oklahoma system until a properly executed lien release is surrendered. If you have a lien release you wish to submit, mail the lien release to:

Service Oklahoma
Motor Vehicle Liens
P.O. Box 26800
Oklahoma City, OK 73126

There is no fee to release a lien in our system. However, if you wish a new title to be issued reflecting that the lien is no longer active, you may take your lien release and title to Service Oklahoma Licensing Office (N Classen) or Licensed Operator. A new title, without the lien listed, will be processed for a title fee of $11.00.

Some, not all, trailers have titles. If the trailer has a title and is subject to a lien, the title will be mailed to the lienholder.

Beginning July 1, 2025:

If a lien is still active, no action is required. The lienholder will continue to hold the paper or electronic title until the lien is satisfied.
If a lien has been paid off but a paper title has not been issued, the vehicle owner may request an electronic title release through Service Oklahoma.

Service Oklahoma will assign Oklahoma lienholders a Lienholder ID number (LHID). The LHID will allow the lienholder to see all liens associated with the LHID on the lienholder’s account in our system. Lienholder IDs are required to participate in the electronic lien and title program.

All lienholders will be assigned a Lienholder ID regardless of whether they opt-in to the ELT program.

Lienholders may also submit paper requests for any of these services directly to Service Oklahoma at:

Service Oklahoma
Motor Vehicle Liens
P.O. Box 26800
Oklahoma City, OK 73126

Vehicle Titles

Which Vehicles Require a Title?

All on road motor vehicles

All-terrain vehicles (ATV), utility vehicles, and off-road motorcycles

Travel trailers and Commercial Vehicles

Boats and outboard motors

Manufactured Homes

Medium-speed electrical vehicles

Non-commercial trailers, including utility, boat, and farm trailers

Obtaining and Transferring Titles

Obtaining an original Oklahoma title

Electronic Titles

Trainings and Step-by-Step Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a copy of my title?

What do I do if I never received my title in the mail?

What are the different types of title holds?

If I purchase a vehicle from a dealer, what will I get?

How can I obtain a record of my title transactions?

I am moving out of state. How will I register my vehicle in another jurisdiction if i can’t get my title from the lienholder in time?

There is a lien shown on my vehicle that I have paid off. How do I get it removed?

What do I need to do if I currently have a lien but am not buying a car anytime soon?

My trailer has a title and a lien. What happens to my trailers title?

How do I sell a vehicle with an electronic title?

What is a Lienholder ID?