VEHICLE EXPORT
Vehicle Title Apostille and Legalization for Export
Shipping a vehicle overseas often means the destination country wants authenticated copies of the title, bill of sale or a power of attorney before the car can be registered or cleared. We notarize, apostille or legalize the documents, quickly enough to meet your shipping date.
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VEHICLE EXPORT
Documents ready for the port
Apostille or embassy legalization.
- Titles and certified copies
- Bills of sale
- Powers of attorney for agents abroad
- Rush service for shipping deadlines
How export documents are prepared
Who we help
- Individuals shipping a car to family abroad
- Exporters and dealers
- Auction buyers
- Shipping and freight companies
- Estates sending a vehicle to an heir overseas
- Businesses exporting fleet vehicles
Check with your shipping company and the destination country for their current requirements.
How it works
- 1
Tell us the country and shipping date
We plan backward from your deadline.
- 2
Prepare the documents
Notarized bills of sale and powers of attorney, and certified copies where needed. See Vehicle Title Notary.
- 3
Apostille or legalization
Massachusetts apostille, other states, or embassy legalization. See Embassy Legalization.
- 4
Shipped or delivered
To you, your shipper or your agent abroad.
Good to know
Keep the original title
Customs usually needs the original, so plan copies early.
Names must match
Make sure names on the title, bill of sale and IDs match exactly.
Translations
Some countries require translation. See Certified Translation.
Commercial exports
For invoices and certificates of origin, see Export Document Legalization.
How vehicle export paperwork fits together
Situations we handle often
A car going to West Africa or the Caribbean
The destination wants the title and bill of sale authenticated.
A vehicle with a loan
The lienholder's permission letter has to be in order before export.
A buyer overseas
You sell to someone abroad, and they need authenticated documents to register the vehicle.
A title from another state
We coordinate authentication with that state.
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Sending the only original title abroad too early. Customs needs to see it before export. Plan the order of steps with your shipper.
- An unreleased lien. Without the lienholder's release or written permission, the vehicle may not clear export.
- Assuming a title can be apostilled as is. Depending on the state and document, a certified copy or notarized statement may be needed. We'll tell you which.
- Missing translations. Many destination countries want the documents translated after authentication.
Official sources
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: exporting a motor vehicle
- Hague Conference: list of Apostille Convention countries
We link to official sources so you can check the current rules yourself. Requirements change, and the receiving office always has the final word.
Frequently asked questions
Can a vehicle title be apostilled?
Often, yes, depending on whether the country accepts a certified copy from the registry or a notarized copy. We'll confirm the right version.
My shipping date is soon. Can you rush?
Yes, ask about rush service. Embassy legalization takes longer, so contact us early.
Can you prepare a power of attorney for my agent abroad?
We can notarize a power of attorney you or your attorney prepare.
Do you work with shipping companies?
Yes. Ask about recurring support.
Do you ship the vehicle?
No. We handle the documents and work alongside your shipping company.
Can you help with a title from another state?
Yes, through our nationwide network.
Can you translate vehicle documents?
Yes, through our certified translation partners. See Certified Translation.
Shipping a vehicle overseas?
Tell us the country and your shipping date.