title certificate

Proof of ownership

A title certificate is an official document proving ownership of property, typically a vehicle or real estate.

For cars, the title certificate shows the registered owner and is required to sell or transfer the vehicle: The dealer wouldn't accept the trade-in without a clean title certificate.

Also called simply a title.

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ownership status

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Claim securing debt

cloud on title · mortgage · encumbrance · tax lien · mechanic's lien

document function

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Claim securing debt

receipt · bill of sale · proof of payment · invoice · sales slip

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