Looking for a Car Title? Here's the Difference.
If you're looking for help with a car title, vehicle registration, title transfer, or title loan, you may have landed on the wrong kind of "title" company.
First Financial Title Agency of Minnesota handles real estate title and closing services. We do not handle vehicle titles, title loans, or DMV services.
If you're looking for a title for your car, here's where to start.
Need a Title for Your Car?
For Minnesota vehicle titles, the right resource is the state's Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
DVS handles vehicle title services, including:
- Transferring ownership of a vehicle
- Replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged title
- Adding or removing a lien
- Applying for a Minnesota vehicle title
- Questions about title status and required documents
A vehicle title is the legal document that serves as proof of ownership. Minnesota DVS handles vehicle title applications and transfers through DVS offices, deputy registrar locations, and other available services.
Need to Transfer a Car Title?
If you recently bought, sold, gifted, or otherwise transferred a vehicle, you'll want Minnesota DVS's vehicle title transfer information.
DVS provides instructions for transferring ownership, including what documents and fees may be required.
Lost Your Car Title?
If your original vehicle title has been lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed, or is no longer readable, you may need a duplicate title.
Minnesota DVS provides instructions for requesting a replacement title, including options for applying in person or by mail.
Get Information About a Duplicate Vehicle Title
Looking for Vehicle Registration or Tabs?
Vehicle registration is also handled through Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
DVS handles registration renewals, tabs, registration questions, and other vehicle-related services.
Visit Minnesota DVS Vehicle Services
You can also use DVS's online services for certain vehicle transactions.
Looking for a Title Loan?
A title loan is something different from a vehicle title.
A title loan is a loan that uses a vehicle as collateral. First Financial Title Agency does not provide title loans, vehicle financing, or other auto lending services.
If you're looking for a title loan, you'll need to contact a lender or financial institution that offers that type of financing.
So, What Does First Financial Title Agency Do?
We work with real estate—not automobiles.
First Financial Title Agency of Minnesota provides title and closing services for real estate transactions throughout Minnesota.
Our services include:
- Title examination
- Abstracting
- Title insurance
- Closing and settlement services
- Escrow services
- Title issue resolution
- Real estate document and recording coordination
We work with buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate professionals, attorneys, and others involved in Minnesota real estate transactions.
If your question involves a house, land, commercial property, or another real estate transaction, that's where we can help.
Still Not Sure Where to Start?
Here's the easiest way to tell the difference:
Vehicle title → Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
Real estate title → First Financial Title Agency of Minnesota
If you're trying to get or transfer a title for a car, contact Minnesota DVS. DVS also provides resources for vehicle registration, liens, title problems, and other vehicle-related questions.
Visit Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
If you're buying or selling real estate and need help with the title or closing process, contact First Financial Title Agency of Minnesota.
Does First Financial Title Agency do car titles?
No. First Financial Title Agency of Minnesota handles real estate title and closing services, not vehicle titles.
For a car title, title transfer, duplicate title, or other vehicle title issue, contact Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
Where do I get a car title in Minnesota?
Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) handles vehicle titles. Depending on the transaction, you may be able to complete the process through a DVS office, deputy registrar, by mail, or through an available online service.
Can First Financial Title Agency transfer my vehicle title?
Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.Does First Financial Title Agency offer title loans?
No. First Financial Title Agency does not offer vehicle title loans or auto financing.
What kind of title does First Financial Title Agency handle?
First Financial Title Agency handles real estate title—the legal ownership and interests associated with property such as homes, land, and commercial real estate.
What is the difference between a car title and a real estate title?
Both involve ownership, but they are handled through completely different systems.
A vehicle title is issued through the state's vehicle registration system and serves as proof of ownership of a motor vehicle.
A real estate title refers to the legal ownership of property and the rights and interests associated with that property. First Financial Title Agency researches and helps address those title matters as part of the real estate closing process.
Car title? Minnesota DVS.
Real estate title? First Financial Title Agency.