Out-of-State Title Transfers
Vehicle Title Transfers
After moving to Oklahoma or purchasing a vehicle from out of the state, you will need to visit Service Oklahoma on N Classen in Oklahoma City or a Licensed Operator location to process your tag, title, and tax to receive your vehicle registration.
- Transfer from Out-of-State
- Out-of-State Purchase
What to Bring
To transfer your vehicle after moving to Oklahoma, you will need to bring the following documents to Service Oklahoma (N Classen) or a Licensed Operator location:
Out-of-state title
Valid driver license
Proof of Oklahoma insurance
The vehicle being transferred
What to Bring
To register your vehicle after purchasing from a private seller or dealer outside of Oklahoma, you will need to bring the following documents to Service Oklahoma (N Classen) or a Licensed Operator location:
Appropriately assigned out-of-state title
Valid driver license
Proof of Oklahoma insurance
The vehicle being registered
Registering Your Vehicle
Gather all documents listed above
We recommend making copies of your documents as your originals may not be returned to you. As of July 1, 2022 your title will be sent to your lien holder.
Visit Service Oklahoma (N Classen) or a Licensed Operator location
At Your Visit
Your fees will be finalized. Once payment is made and your documents are processed, you will be given your new standard License Plate and decal to be installed on your vehicle.
In the case of a lien, your title will be sent to your lienholder. If there is no lien, your title will be mailed to you within 2 business days as part of your registration.
Note
If you would like purchase a specialty plate, one will be ordered for you at your visit and mailed to you. Please allow up to 20 days for shipping and processing. Learn more about specialty plates by clicking here.
Taxes & Fees
Fees required will vary depending on the vehicle type, vehicle year, and other variables. Click here to visit our Fees Page and learn more.
Taxes owed can be estimated using the Sales & Excise Tax Calculator.
*The Sales & Excise Tax Calculator is based on NADA listed pricing. NADA listed pricing can change at any time, so the final tax price may vary. This estimate does not include other fees due at time of registration.
New Dealer Feature Announcement
Service Oklahoma is excited to announce to a new feature for dealers that launches on March 1st related to the collection and use of temporary tag information. Dealers will now have the ability to provide temporary tag data through their OkCARS login or via a secure file transfer. By utilizing this feature, temporary tag data may be transmitted to partners in the same way permanent plates are. We cannot wait to share this new feature with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Licensed Operators, previously called Tag Agents, are locations approved by Service Oklahoma to provide licensing services on behalf of the State of Oklahoma. Visit our Locations page to find out if the service you are looking to receive is offered at a Licensed Operator location.
