Selling a car in Oklahoma: the paperwork
| Oklahoma seller rules at a glance | What applies |
|---|---|
| Notarized title signature | Required |
| License plates | Seller removes and keeps them |
| Duplicate title | 701-7; $11 |
| Junk without a title | Allowed in some cases |
Title questions, duplicate titles and release of liability forms are handled by the Service Oklahoma. Compare these rules with other states on our seller rules by state page. After the sale, cancel your insurance once the car is gone. Our after-sale checklist covers each step.
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Where we pick up in Oklahoma
We buy cars in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow and Lawton, and in every other town in Oklahoma a tow truck can reach. Pickup is free wherever the car is, from a city driveway to a farm lot, and you're paid before it's loaded.
How it works in Oklahoma
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Oklahoma, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
Cities we serve in Oklahoma
Local pickup details for these cities are below. We buy everywhere else in Oklahoma too, from the suburbs to the smallest towns.
Oklahoma car selling questions
Do I need a title to sell my car in Oklahoma?
For a titled vehicle, yes: the title is how ownership passes to the buyer. To replace a lost Oklahoma title, apply to Service Oklahoma with 701-7. The fee is $11.
Can I junk a car without a title in Oklahoma?
Sometimes. Scrap metal dealers can buy an inoperable vehicle without a title if the seller states they bought it from the lawful owner and provides that owner's no-lien bill of sale (2 O.S. 11-92). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Oklahoma title, apply to Service Oklahoma with 701-7. The fee is $11.
Does the title need to be notarized in Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma requires the seller's signature on the title to be notarized, so plan a stop at a bank, shipping store or mobile notary before pickup. Sign the seller section exactly as your name appears on the front of the title.
Do I keep my license plates when I sell a car in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Plates are assigned to the owner, not the vehicle. Keep them when you sell.
Is pickup really free everywhere in Oklahoma?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Oklahoma a tow truck can reach, and nothing is deducted from your offer for it.
Sources
- Service Oklahoma: License Plates
- Service Oklahoma: Vehicle Titles
- 2 O.S. 11-92, Oklahoma Scrap Metal Dealers Act, subsection G (OSCN)
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.