1. Traded the vehicle in to a dealer and the title has not yet been transferred.
2. Sold the vehicle and the buyer has not yet gone to a Secretary of State office to have the title transferred into his or her name.

In either case, Michigan law requires that you keep a bill of sale or a copy of the reassigned title as proof that the vehicle is no longer yours - or you may be liable for any tickets issued against the vehicle at a later date. With private vehicle sales, we always recommend that you accompany the buyer to a Secretary of State office to ensure the title is properly transferred.