DMV Notice of Transfer didn't confirm - What now?

Ugh, the DMV website is such a pain! I had a similar issue when I was trying to renew my registration. Have you tried logging back in to see if theres any record of the transfer?

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Pro tip: Always screenshot your confirmation page when dealing with the DMV online. Learned that the hard way 😅

Have you checked your email? Sometimes they send a confirmation there even if the website doesnt show it.

This happened to me last year. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the DMV (I know, it sucks) 2. Ask for a 'Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability' status 3. If they can't find it, file a new one over the phone 4. Get a confirmation number and write it down! 5. Follow up with a certified letter to the DMV with all the details It's a pain, but it'll save you from potential headaches down the road. Good luck!

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Is there a local DMV office you can visit? Sometimes its easier to sort these things out in person.

Had the exact same thing happen to me! The DMV website is notorious for this. Here's what worked for me: go to the DMV website and look for the "Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment" section - there's usually a way to check the status of your submission using your license plate or VIN. If that doesn't work, you can also try calling their automated phone system at (800) 777-0133 - sometimes it can tell you if they have a record of your transfer without having to wait for a human. Worth trying before spending money on those callback services!

For future reference, you can also submit the Notice of Transfer by mail using form REG 138. Just fill it out, make copies for your records, and send it certified mail to the DMV. It's old school but sometimes more reliable than their website! The form is available on the DMV website under "Forms & Publications." Keep that certified mail receipt - it's proof you submitted it within the required 5-day window.

I went through this exact nightmare last month! The DMV website glitched on me too during the notice of transfer. What I ended up doing was going to a DMV field office with all my paperwork - the bill of sale, title transfer, etc. The clerk was able to look up in their system and confirm that my online submission actually DID go through, even though I never got a confirmation. Apparently this happens more often than you'd think. If you have your reference number or transaction ID from when you started the process, bring that with you - it helps them track it down. Also, make sure you have the buyer's info handy just in case you need to resubmit. Better safe than sorry when it comes to liability issues!

Been there! The DMV's website is so unreliable. One thing I'd add to all the great advice here - if you do end up having to resubmit, take screenshots of EVERY step of the process, not just the final confirmation. I learned to screenshot each page as I go through their forms now. Also, if you paid any fees during the original submission, check your bank/credit card statement - sometimes the charge going through is proof the transaction completed even if you didn't get a web confirmation. The DMV can use payment records to track down your submission too. Hope you get it sorted out quickly!

Another thing to try - if you remember roughly what time you submitted it, you can ask the DMV to search their system logs for that timeframe with your info. I had to do this once when their system crashed mid-transaction. The tech support person was actually able to find my submission buried in their database even though it never generated a confirmation number. Also, keep an eye on your credit report over the next few months - if the new owner gets any violations and the transfer didn't go through properly, it might show up there first before you get official notice. Fingers crossed your submission went through! 🤞

Just went through this same headache last week! The DMV website has been having issues lately. Here's what I did: First, check if you got charged for any fees during the process - if money was taken, the transaction likely went through even without confirmation. Second, try logging into your DMV account online and look under "Transaction History" or "Recent Activity" - sometimes it shows up there even when the confirmation page fails. If neither of those work, call the DMV at (800) 777-0133 and have your license plate number ready. The automated system can sometimes tell you if they have a record of your notice of transfer. Don't panic too much - you have 5 days from the sale date to get this sorted, and most of the time these glitchy submissions actually do make it into their system. Keep all your sale paperwork handy just in case you need to resubmit!

This is such a common issue with the DMV website! I work in customer service for a government agency and see this kind of thing all the time. One thing that might help - if you used Chrome or another browser that saves form data, try going back to the DMV transfer page and see if any of your information auto-fills. Sometimes that's a sign the form was actually submitted even if you didn't get confirmation. Also, the DMV usually processes these transfers within 24-48 hours, so you could try calling their main line tomorrow and asking them to check by your name and the vehicle VIN. If all else fails, you can always submit a duplicate notice - they'll just merge it with the original if it did go through. Better to be safe than sorry when it comes to liability! 🚗

I've been in this exact situation before! The DMV website crashed on me right after I hit submit. Here's what saved me: go to your browser history and look for any reference numbers or confirmation codes that might have appeared briefly before the page closed. Even if you didn't see the full confirmation, sometimes there's a partial URL with a transaction ID that the DMV can use to track your submission. Also, if you have a MyDMV account, log in and check your dashboard - sometimes the transfer shows up there even when the confirmation page fails. I found my submission that way after panicking for hours thinking it didn't go through. If you can't find anything, definitely call them with your VIN and sale date - they're usually pretty good about finding "lost" submissions in their system. Don't stress too much, this happens way more often than it should! 😅

This thread is so helpful! I'm bookmarking it for future reference. One more tip that might help - if you're still within the 5-day window, you could also try going to a DMV kiosk (they're usually at grocery stores or malls). Sometimes those are less buggy than the main website and you can complete the transfer there. They print out a receipt on the spot so you get immediate confirmation. Also, if you do end up having to call or visit in person, write down the name of whoever helps you and get a case number if possible. That way if anything comes up later, you have a record of your efforts to resolve it. The DMV can be frustrating but this community always has great solutions! 💪

Hey! I just went through this exact same nightmare a few weeks ago. The DMV website is absolutely terrible - I swear it crashes more often than it works! Here's what ended up working for me: I called the main DMV number (800-777-0133) early in the morning around 8 AM and surprisingly got through pretty quickly. The rep was able to find my "lost" submission by searching with my license plate number and VIN. Turns out it actually DID go through, even though I never got confirmation! She said this happens constantly and they usually find the submissions buried in their system. Definitely try calling first before paying for any callback services or driving to an office. And next time (hopefully there won't be one!), I'm definitely taking screenshots of every single page like others mentioned. Good luck! 🤞