Form MVR-1 at a glance
What it is: Form MVR-1 (Rev. 04/26) is the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles TITLE APPLICATION.
Who signs: The APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED IN INK BY EACH OWNER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS.
What to bring and attach to Form MVR-1
Is this vehicle leased? Yes or No. If Yes, Attach Form MVR-330.
A filled-in Form MVR-1 example: a private buyer applies for a title
How to fill out Form MVR-1, box by box
CHECK Appropriate Block/s
CHECK Appropriate Block/s: the Application cannot be processed without certification of services.
Title Only - Vehicle Not in Operation; Truck Weight Desired (This includes the truck, trailer and load); Title and License Plate with Class of License; Plate Number Transferred (List Plate Number and Expiration); Inoperable Vehicle - Vehicle substantially disassembled and unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highway; Limited Registration Plate (When property taxes are deferred).
For Hire Vehicle: Yes or No.
"I certify that all the above information is correct." (Customer's Initials)
VEHICLE SECTION
In the Vehicle section, enter the Year, Make, Body Style, Series Model, Vehicle Identification Number, Fuel Type and Odometer Reading.
OWNER SECTION
In the OWNER SECTION, enter the Owner 1 ID # and the Full Legal Name of Owner 1 (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) or Company Name, then the Owner 2 ID # and the Full Legal Name of Owner 2 (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) or Company Name. Joint applicants request this title to be issued with Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship? Check appropriate block: Yes No.
Residence Address, Mailing Address and Vehicle Location Address
Enter the Residence Address (Individual) or Business Address (Firm), City, State and Zip Code.
Enter the Mailing Address (if different from the Residence Address or Business Address), City, State and Zip Code.
Enter the Vehicle Location Address (if different from residence address), City, State, Zip Code and Tax County.
LIEN SECTION
The LIEN SECTION has a FIRST LIEN and a SECOND LIEN, each with Account #, Date of Lien, Maturity Date (MH), Lienholder ID #, Lienholder Name, Address, City, State and Zip Code.
Insurance Company authorized in N.C. and Policy Number
"I certify for the motor vehicle described above that I have financial responsibility as required by law." Enter the Insurance Company authorized in N.C. and the Policy Number.
Purchased
Under Purchased, mark New or Used and enter the Purchase Date, From Whom Purchased (Name and Address) and the N.C. Dealer Number.
DISCLOSURE SECTION
All motor vehicle records maintained by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will remain closed for marketing and solicitation unless you check the block I (We) would like the personal information contained in this application to be available for disclosure.
OWNER'S SIGNATURE
Sign on the OWNER'S SIGNATURE line.
Notary Signature
Fill in the Date, County and State.
"I certify that the following person(s) personally appeared before me this day, each acknowledging to me that he or she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated (name(s) of principal(s))."
Enter the Notary Signature, the Notary Printed or Typed Name and (SEAL) My Commission Expires.
Sources
[1] Form MVR-1 (Rev. 04/26), Title Application, North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
