Conditional Titles

Effective July 1, 2019, vehicles 1962 or older may now receive Conditional Titles.

  • Once issued, the title will contain a disclaimer indicating that the title may not reflect all liens or other encumbrances affecting the motor vehicle.
  • No customer penalties will apply since this is not required but optional.
  • The Rebuilt Title process does not apply to Conditional Titles.
  • Vehicles receiving a Conditional Title which were sold by dealers are exempt from sales tax but must submit title paperwork within 30 days to avoid penalties when selling vehicles with conditional titles requested.
  • The standard $18 title fee applies. The transaction is subject to TAVT based on $100 vehicle value.

Applying for a Conditional Title when you are the current owner:

  1. Use DRIVES e-Services to Pre-Apply for Title & Registration to begin the process before going to your local county tag office.
  2. Pay the appropriate fees: $18 title fee and TAVT based on $100 vehicle value.
  3. The county tag office will submit the request and your title will be mailed to you.

Purchasing a 1962 or older vehicle and requesting a Conditional Title:

  1. Use DRIVES e-Services to Pre-Apply for Title & Registration to begin the process before going to your local county tag office.
  2. Provide the bill of sale for the vehicle.
  3. Pay the appropriate fees: $18 title fee and TAVT based on $100 vehicle value.
  4. When requesting a Conditional Title, you may register and obtain a license plate for the vehicle for additional fees.
  5. The county tag office will submit the request and your title will be mailed to you.