dealer-closed - Dealer Out of Business Title Requirements - OS/SS-123 (R3/23)

Sep 19, 2026

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Detailed requirements for obtaining a New Jersey vehicle title after purchasing from a New Jersey car dealer that went out of business. Lists needed originals and supporting evidence including the original bill of sale, temporary registration tag, VIN plate photo, and vehicle photos, plus documentation for lien status, identity, and sales tax payment. Covers notarized Buyer’s Declaration, universal title application, security agreement photocopies or proof of full payment, applicable police report, and required fees. Provides mailing instructions to NJ Motor Vehicle Commission for the Special Titles, Foreign Title Unit process.

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Instructions to Acquire Title when NJ Dealer Goes Out of Business

Required Documents

Payment and Fees

Identity and Supporting Proof

Mailing Instructions

OS/SS-123 (R3/23) Form Notes

Title Transaction Type

Vehicle and Vessel Information

Owner Information

Lienholder and Representative Sections

Instructions to Acquire Title when NJ Dealer Goes Out of Business The documents listed below are required to assist you in obtaining a New Jersey title if you purchased a vehicle from a New Jersey car dealer that went out of business. Please Note: Each case is unique and is handled on an individual basis. Additional documents may be requested. If you have any questions, please call the above listed number prior to submitting your documents. 1. You must submit the original bill of sale. 2. The original temporary registration tag from the dealer is required. 3. A photograph of the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate on the dash is required. 4. Photographs of all four sides of vehicle are required. 5. If the current state of record is not New Jersey, then a lien search is required from the known state of record, and, if unknown, lien searches from the motor vehicle departments of New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Maryland. 6. If there is a lien on the vehicle in the state of record, then a “Letter of No Interest,” or “Lien Satisfaction,” from the lienholder is required. 7. The completed, original, Universal Title Application (Form OS/SS-UTA) is required. 8. The completed, original, notarized, Buyer’s Declaration (Form OS/SS-150) must be submitted with all requested information filled out. 9. A check or money order for $60.00 is required. If there is a lienholder on the title, the fee is $85.00. Make check or money order payable to: NJ MVC. 10. Proof that the applicable sales tax was paid. 11. If you filed a police report, it must be submitted. 12. If your vehicle is financed, a photocopy of the security agreement is required. Please provide proof of payment for any deposits in addition to the financed amount. If your vehicle is not financed, a copy of the cancelled check(s) and/or proof of bank withdrawals for the full amount of the vehicle is required. 13. a. If you are a New Jersey resident, you must submit a photocopy of your New Jersey driver’s license. b. If you are not a New Jersey resident, you must provide proof of identity so we may issue you a New Jersey title (visit NJ MVC | 6 Points of ID ([state.nj.us](state.nj.us)) or call the number above for more information. ) 14. After making copies for your records, mail the original documents (or photocopies where noted) to the following address: NJ Motor Vehicle Commission, P.O. Box 017, 225 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08666- 0017, ATTN: Special Titles, Foreign Title Unit, Dealer Out of Business Process. OS/SS-123 (R3/23) | Information – Further Instructions on Second Page | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Use this form to apply for a New Jersey Title. The applicant (the person signing this application) must be the owner, lienholder, or an authorized representative of the owner/lienholder. Submit this completed application and all supporting documents in person to your local New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Agency. All applicants or representatives must submit supporting documents , such as proof of ownership or authorization, and must provide proper identification when submitting this application.
• Original Documents: These are required when a release of lien is requested or when a Power of Attorney is used.
• Originals or Certified Copies: These are required for court documents, such as divorce decrees and court orders.
• Photocopies, Faxes, or Scans: These are acceptable for photo identification (ID) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Step 1 – Title Transaction Type | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 􀂅 Initial NJ Title (New Owner) 􀂅 Duplicate Title 􀂅 Replacement/Corrected Title 􀂅 Vessel Title 􀂅 Add Lien 􀂅 Remove Lien | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Step 2 – Vehicle Information | | | | | | | | |

FAQs

What documents are required to obtain a New Jersey title after a dealer goes out of business?

You must submit the original bill of sale, the dealer’s original temporary registration tag, a photo of the VIN plate on the dash, and photos of all four sides of the vehicle. Additional documents are required depending on lien status, financing, and identity needs.

When is a lien search and a “Letter of No Interest” or lien satisfaction required?

If the current state of record is not New Jersey, a lien search is required from the known state of record, or from NY, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maryland if unknown. If there is a lien in the state of record, you must provide a “Letter of No Interest” or “Lien Satisfaction” from the lienholder.

What fees and application forms must be submitted?

A check or money order for $60.00 is required, or $85.00 if there is a lienholder on the title, payable to NJ MVC. You must submit the completed, original Universal Title Application (Form OS/SS-UTA) and the completed, original, notarized Buyer’s Declaration (Form OS/SS-150) with all requested information filled out.

Sep 19, 2026

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