What is the release of liability DMV?

A release of liability with the DMV is an essential document to release the owner of a vehicle from any responsibilities when they sell the car. This document notifies the local DMV that the vehicle has a new owner who’ll be responsible for any fines, taxes, and registration renewal after the selling date provided on the document. You can use a DMV release of liability form sample to ensure you include all the required information when filing your form.

What is the DMV “confirmation of release of liability” form?

Once you’ve filed a DMV release of liability printable form with your local DMV, you should receive a confirmation informing you that the database has been updated. However, sometimes you won’t get the confirmation. In that case, you can check the status of the vehicle record with your DMV. The DMV won’t process an NRL if any of the vehicle particulars (such as the VIN) is wrong, so you might need to refile your NRL if this is the case.

Why do I need a release of liability DMV form?

If you don’t issue a release of liability to the DMV, the vehicle will still be seen as registered in your name. This means that any fines, charges for violations, and even tax and registration renewal notices will be sent to you even if the car has a new owner. Some states might even fine you for not issuing this document.

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DMV Release of Liability Form

Prepared for:

[Buyer.FirstName][Buyer.LastName] (Herein referred to as “Buyer”)

Address:[Buyer.StreetAddress][Buyer.City][Buyer.State][Buyer.PostalCode]

Contact Details: [Buyer.Phone], [Buyer.Email]

Created by:

[Seller.FirstName][Seller.LastName] (Herein referred to as “Seller”)

Address:[Seller.StreetAddress][Seller.City][Seller.State][Seller.PostalCode]

Contact Details: [Seller.Phone], [Seller.Email]

I, [Seller.FirstName][Seller.LastName] (“Seller”) agrees to sell to [Buyer.FirstName][Buyer.LastName] (“Buyer”) the following vehicle (“Vehicle”):

Make:	(Make)
Model:	(Model)
Color:	(Color)
Year of Manufacture:	(Year)
Year of Registration:	(Year of Registration)
Registration State:	(Registration State)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):	(VIN number)
Odometer Reading:	(Odometer reading at the time of the sale)
Pursuant to these terms:

The date of the sale of the Vehicle will be ([Document.CreatedDate].

The total purchase price of the Vehicle will be _______________________ ($_________).

(Amount in words followed by numbers)

In exchange for the Vehicle, the Buyer will pay Seller the total purchase price of the Vehicle on the day of the sale by (mode of payment).

Upon receipt of payment as provided above, the Seller agrees to provide the following documents to the Buyer on the sale date:

1. Vehicle Registration Certificate

2. Vehicle Insurance Papers

3. Certificate of Title (including Odometer Disclosure Section)

The Seller agrees to deliver the Vehicle to the Buyer with a current registration and a clear title.

Seller warrants that Seller is the legal owner of the Vehicle and that the Vehicle is free of all legal claims, liens, and encumbrances.

The Buyer agrees that the Vehicle is sold “as is,” and the Seller makes no express or implied warranties as to the condition or performance of the Vehicle.

The Buyer agrees to register the Vehicle in his/her name with the _________________________ (local DMV) within one week of the date of the sale.

The Seller can be notified of any matters related to this change of ownership and release of liability at the following address:

[Seller.FirstName][Seller.LastName], [Seller.StreetAddress][Seller.City][Seller.State][Seller.PostalCode]

Contact Details:[Seller.Phone], [Seller.Email]

The Buyer can be notified of any matters related to this change of ownership and release of liability at the following address:

[Buyer.FirstName][Buyer.LastName], [Buyer.StreetAddress][Buyer.City][Buyer.State][Buyer.PostalCode]

Contact Details: [Buyer.Phone], [Buyer.Email]

The Buyer agrees to WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to liability arising from the negligence or fault of the Buyer while operating the Vehicle.

The Buyer agrees to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the Seller from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.

BY SIGNING BELOW, BOTH PARTIES AGREE TO THE TERMS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS AGREEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, INCLUDING THE VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.

[Seller.Company]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Buyer.Company]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Seller.FirstName][Seller.LastName]

[Buyer.FirstName][Buyer.LastName]

DMV Release of Liability Form

DMV Release of Liability Form

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