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Old 11-05-2021, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dgammon6 View Post
I just sold a vehicle thru a private sale. I went to the Sumter license branch for information. The lady at front desk was very helpful. I was given a Bill of Sale I needed to fill out, bring it and my license plate back to them. Do not cancel auto insurance until you bring the Bill of Sale and license plate back to them. Also make sure you get you toll device off your windshield. She also showed me the places on our title that needed to be filled out. No notary public needed.
This is the key phrase from above - "Do not cancel auto insurance until you bring the Bill of Sale and license plate back to them." You still may have liability. Holding an unregistered bill of sale may ultimately free you from any risk, but possible not until after a lot of hassle.