MN DVS MN DVS Vehicle Titles and Transfers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Minnesota, how many days does a new resident have to title their vehicle after establishing residency?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 180 days
Correct answer: 60 days
New Minnesota residents must title their vehicle with the DVS within 60 days of establishing residency in the state.
Question 2: When buying a used vehicle in Minnesota, where must the seller sign to transfer ownership?
- On the back of the title in the 'Assignment of Title' section (Correct answer)
- On the front of the title near the vehicle description
- On a separate bill of sale only — the title is not signed
- The buyer signs the title; the seller keeps a copy
Correct answer: On the back of the title in the 'Assignment of Title' section
The seller must sign on the back of the Minnesota certificate of title in the 'Assignment of Title' section to legally transfer ownership to the buyer.
Question 3: In Minnesota, how many days does a vehicle buyer have to transfer the title into their name after purchase?
- 10 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 30 days
A vehicle buyer in Minnesota has 10 days to apply for a title transfer through the DVS, though dealer sales have separate processes.
Question 4: What document proves legal ownership of a motor vehicle in Minnesota?
- A bill of sale
- The vehicle registration card
- The certificate of title (Correct answer)
- A purchase receipt from a dealership
Correct answer: The certificate of title
The certificate of title is the legal document that proves ownership of a vehicle in Minnesota — registration only proves the vehicle is registered, not who owns it.
Question 5: In Minnesota, what is a 'salvage title' and when is it issued?
- A title issued to antique vehicles over 25 years old
- A title issued when a vehicle is declared a total loss by an insurance company due to damage (Correct answer)
- A title issued for vehicles used in off-road competitions
- A title for vehicles with major engine modifications
Correct answer: A title issued when a vehicle is declared a total loss by an insurance company due to damage
A salvage title is issued in Minnesota when an insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss, typically when repair costs exceed the vehicle's value.
Question 6: What is required to obtain a duplicate title in Minnesota if the original is lost?
- Police report of theft plus insurance certificate
- Completed Application to Title/Register a Motor Vehicle (PS2000A) and the applicable fee (Correct answer)
- Notarized letter from the original seller
- Re-purchase from the dealership
Correct answer: Completed Application to Title/Register a Motor Vehicle (PS2000A) and the applicable fee
To get a duplicate title in Minnesota, the owner must complete the Application to Title/Register a Motor Vehicle (PS2000A) and pay the duplicate title fee.
MN DVS MN DVS Vehicle Titles and Transfers 1
In Minnesota, how many days does a new resident have to title their vehicle after establishing residency?