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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 30 days of obtaining ownership.


Certain vehicles also require registration. To learn more about registering a vehicle, visit our 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
As of July 1, 2022 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 November 1, 2023, the title will be held by the state electronically. Paper documents shall be accepted and maintained through June 30, 2025.


Obtaining and Transferring Titles


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).

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
  • 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.

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.
 

Are You REAL ID Ready?

Beginning May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant Driver License or ID card, or a valid federal identification document (i.e. US Passport) will be required for you to fly within the U.S. or visit a federal facility.



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