{"state":"MI","state_name":"Michigan","topic_slug":"title-transfer","topic_name":"Title transfer","title":"Transfer a vehicle title in Michigan","summary":"Use this path when ownership is changing and Michigan needs to recognize a new title before the vehicle fits the normal renewal path.","when_to_use":"Choose this path for private-party sales, gifts, inheritance, or other ownership transfers before you treat the vehicle like a normal Michigan renewal.","requirements":["properly assigned title","proof of Michigan No-Fault insurance","title transfer fee payment","Michigan sales tax payment when applicable","odometer disclosure when required"],"steps":["Use Michigan's title-transfer workflow rather than a standard renewal when ownership is changing.","Gather the assigned title, insurance proof, tax details, and odometer disclosure before the Secretary of State visit.","Complete the title transfer promptly so the buyer can register and renew on the correct Michigan record."],"official_links":[{"label":"Michigan title transfer and vehicle registration","href":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/title-transfer-and-vehicle-registration","note":"Primary Michigan Secretary of State guide for title transfer and registration."},{"label":"Michigan office appointments","href":"https://dsvsesvc.sos.state.mi.us/TAP/?Link=APPOINTMENT"}],"local_authorities":[],"common_questions":["How much does a Michigan title transfer cost?","Do I need Michigan insurance before a title transfer?","What if the Michigan title is missing or incomplete?"],"source_url":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/title-transfer-and-vehicle-registration","source_updated_at":"2026-04-23 07:18:41","help_cta":{"kind":"official_service","headline":"Start the official title transfer workflow","body":"PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Michigan service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.","label":"Michigan title transfer and vehicle registration","href":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/title-transfer-and-vehicle-registration","placement":"after-steps","disclosure":"Official state service link","tracking_key":"official-start-michigan-title-transfer"},"coverage_status":"source_backed","confidence_note":"This guide is refreshed from an official state source and has a recent successful sync timestamp."}