How to fill out the Form 701-6 in Oklahoma
A field-by-field walkthrough of the Oklahoma Form 701-6 (Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle, Trailer or Manufactured Home) for licensed used car dealers — what goes in every section, who signs what, and the documents you attach. Verified against the official form as of September 2026.
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Filling out the OK Form 701-6 after a sale:
- What it is
- Oklahoma's application to title a vehicle in the buyer's name, with damage/flood disclosures and the tire fee count on page 2
- Who completes it
- The buyer (owner or legal agent) signs under oath before a notary. The dealer typically supplies the vehicle and lien details
- Where to file it
- Service Oklahoma or any licensed operator (formerly tag agency). Mail: Service Oklahoma, PO Box 26940, OKC 73126-0940
- Processing time
- Dealer pre-registers within 2 business days. The buyer has 2 months from purchase to title and fully register
- Cost
- $11 title fee + used-vehicle excise ($20 on first $1,500 + 3.25% of the rest) + 1.25% sales tax + registration + tire fee
This guide is informational and does not replace the official Oklahoma instructions. Always confirm the current form and procedure with Service Oklahoma (licensed operators process titles) before you file.
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What the Form 701-6 is and why it matters
Form 701-6 is Oklahoma's Application for Certificate of Title. It covers the vehicle, the owner, any lien, and a sworn oath with a notary block. Page 2 has the used tire recycling fee count, the damage, theft and flood disclosures, and a VIN/odometer inspection block. Notice there's no price or tax line. The purchase price comes from the purchase agreement, and the licensed operator figures the tax from it and stamps the form.
Oklahoma's quirk is that a vehicle purchase carries two separate taxes. The motor vehicle excise tax on a used vehicle is $20 on the first $1,500 of value plus 3.25% of the rest. On top of that there's a 1.25% state sales tax, with no city or county add-on. The two use different bases: by statute the sales tax is figured on the price after the trade-in, while the excise tax is figured on the actual sales price before any trade-in credit. This guide walks the current (07/2025) form in the order it prints.
Form 701-6 is issued by Service Oklahoma, which took over motor vehicle services from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Titles are processed at Service Oklahoma or at a licensed operator (the former tag agencies). On a dealer sale, the dealer submits the pre-registration within two business days and issues a 10-day temporary tag. The buyer then has two months from the purchase date to get the title, pay the sales and excise tax, and fully register the vehicle.
Documents to have before you start
Gather these before you complete the Form 701-6. A missing attachment is the number-one reason the Service Oklahoma (licensed operators process titles) bounces a title application back.
- Properly assigned Oklahoma title, or Form 718 (Bill of Sale of an Electronic Title) — Oklahoma issues titles electronically as of July 1, 2025. When a dealer sells a vehicle with an electronic title, the buyer gets an Electronic Title Bill of Sale instead of a paper title.
- Vehicle purchase agreement — The actual sales price, which is the basis of the excise tax, plus the number of tires and rim sizes, goes on the bill of sale. Form 722-1 is for private-seller purchases.
- Form 729 Odometer Disclosure Statement — Required for 2011 and newer vehicles with an odometer.
- Proof of Oklahoma insurance — Required to register a motor vehicle.
- Buyer's valid driver license (or FEIN for a business) — The license number or FEIN is also entered on the form.
- Lien information, if financed — Lienholder name, address, date of lien and Service Oklahoma Lienholder ID (LHID).
Form 701-6, section by section
Vehicle description and title type
The top block identifies the vehicle. The identification number must match the title or the Electronic Title Bill of Sale. Pick the color from the list printed on the form. Oklahoma plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle, so if the buyer is keeping a plate from their previous vehicle, enter it on the transfer line. Next, choose a paper or electronic title. Electronic is the default when there's a lien, and a paper title can be requested when there isn't one. The entry-date and employment-date lines only apply to vehicles brought in from another state, so leave them blank on an in-state dealer sale. The "Place Motor Vehicle Tax Stamp Here" box is reserved for the agency.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Model year and make; body type; model | You (dealer) |
Identification number (VIN) Must match the title / electronic title bill of sale. | You (dealer) |
Color Use one of the colors listed on the form. | You (dealer) |
Current Oklahoma plate to be transferred Only if the buyer is moving an existing plate. | Buyer |
Paper or electronic title Electronic is the default with an active lien. | Buyer |
Entry date / employment date Only for vehicles brought into Oklahoma from out of state. | Buyer |
Motor vehicle tax stamp Stamped when the excise and sales tax are paid. | At the counter |
Owner information
The buyer, meaning the person or business the title will be issued to. Enter the owner name, address, daytime phone and email, plus the owner's driver license number or, if the owner isn't an individual, the business's Federal Employer Identification Number.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Owner name | Buyer |
Address, city, state, ZIP | Buyer |
Daytime phone number; email address | Buyer |
Driver license number (or FEIN if not an individual) | Buyer |
Lien information
If the buyer financed, list the lienholder here. The form notes that when a vehicle is subject to a lien, the lienholder holds the title. Enter the lien date and the Lienholder ID, which Service Oklahoma assigns to Oklahoma lienholders.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Lienholder name, address, city, state, ZIP | You (dealer) |
Date of lien Typically the contract date. | You (dealer) |
Lienholder ID (LHID) Assigned by Service Oklahoma to Oklahoma lienholders. | You (dealer) |
Oath and notary
The owner, or the owner's legal agent, swears under penalty of perjury that they own the vehicle described and that the statements on the form are true. The oath is set up as a notarized jurat, so the notary completes the state, county, date, commission expiration, signature and seal. Sign in front of the notary, not before.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Owner or legal agent of owner signature Under penalty of perjury. | Buyer |
State and county; subscribed and sworn date Completed by the notary public. | At the counter |
Notary signature, commission expiration, seal Completed by the notary public. | At the counter |
Used tire recycling fee (page 2)
Oklahoma charges a used tire recycling fee when a vehicle is first titled or registered in the state. Enter the number of tires for each rim size, including the spare. There's a line for automobiles with rims of 19.5" or less, one for motorcycles, and one for other vehicles with rims over 19.5". Oklahoma law also requires the tire count and rim diameters on the dealer's bill of sale, so the two should match. Separate boxes cover IRP-registered vehicles and commercial trailers.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Number of tires: rim size 19.5" or less Include the spare. | You (dealer) |
Number of tires: motorcycle | You (dealer) |
Vehicles other than automobile: rim size over 19.5" | You (dealer) |
IRP check box; commercial trailer tire count / over-19.5" box Only where they apply. | You (dealer) |
Declaration of damage or theft and flood damage disclosure (page 2)
For a vehicle 10 years old or newer, the owner or legal agent answers whether it has been damaged by collision or other occurrence, and whether it was recovered from a theft. The exception is when a branded title from another state is being surrendered. A yes answer means stating the repair cost as a percentage of fair market value. The flood disclosure applies to vehicles of any age. If there was water or flood damage, the owner then answers whether it meets the statutory definition of a flood-damaged vehicle (47 O.S. § 1105). This page is signed and dated separately.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
(1) Damaged by collision or other occurrence? (2) Recovered from theft? Vehicles 10 years old or newer. | You (dealer) |
(3) Repair cost as % of fair market value Only if (1) or (2) is yes. | You (dealer) |
(F1) Water/flood damage? (F2) Meets the statutory definition? Applies regardless of vehicle age. | You (dealer) |
Owner or legal agent signature + date | Buyer |
Vehicle inspection (page 2)
A VIN and odometer check. The inspector physically confirms the VIN and the odometer reading and certifies them with their title or position, city, state and, if applicable, licensed operator number. It mainly comes up with vehicles arriving on an out-of-state title. Service Oklahoma lists a $4 VIN inspection fee. Ask the licensed operator whether your transaction needs one.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Vehicle identification number; odometer reading Confirmed by the inspector. | At the counter |
Inspector and title or position; date | At the counter |
City, state, licensed operator number (if applicable) | At the counter |
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Common Form 701-6 mistakes that cause rejections
By statute (68 O.S. § 1355), the 1.25% sales tax is figured on the difference between the sales price and the trade-in value. The excise tax is based on the actual sales price before any discounts or credits for a trade-in (68 O.S. § 2104, as amended by HB 1183 effective July 1, 2026), so the trade doesn't reduce it. Keep the two separate on the deal recap.
A used vehicle is taxed $20 on the first $1,500 of value plus 3.25% of the remainder. A new vehicle is taxed 3.25% of its value. A unit being titled off an MSO that hasn't been titled and taxed in Oklahoma before is generally charged the new-vehicle rate; confirm edge cases with the licensed operator.
Under the Mason Treat Act, the dealer must submit pre-registration within two business days of the sale and issue the 10-day temporary tag. The buyer has to have the metal plate and pre-registration decals on within ten days. Build it into your delivery checklist.
Service Oklahoma gives a newly purchased vehicle two months to title and register without penalty charges, though its FAQ also says penalties on a newly purchased vehicle accrue from the 31st day after ownership assignment, so don't plan on using the whole window. Most vehicles pay $1 a day in penalties (up to $100), and by law those can't be waived. Get the buyer a complete package so the licensed operator visit is one trip.
The damage/theft declaration is required for vehicles 10 years old or newer, and the flood disclosure is required for every vehicle regardless of age. Leaving them blank stalls the title. Answer them from what you actually know about the unit's history.
Common questions
What form do I use to title a vehicle in Oklahoma?+
Form 701-6, the Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle, Trailer or Manufactured Home, published by Service Oklahoma. It's filed at Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator (formerly called a tag agency), along with the assigned title or electronic title bill of sale, the purchase agreement, proof of insurance and, for 2011 and newer vehicles, Form 729.
How is Oklahoma excise tax calculated on a used car?+
For a used vehicle, Oklahoma's motor vehicle excise tax is $20 on the first $1,500 of value plus 3.25% of the value above $1,500 (68 O.S. § 2103). Value is the actual sales price. On a $15,000 used car that works out to $20 + 3.25% × $13,500 = $458.75, before the separate 1.25% sales tax.
Does Oklahoma charge sales tax on cars?+
Yes, 1.25% state sales tax on top of the motor vehicle excise tax. City and county sales taxes don't apply to motor vehicle sales. Both taxes are paid when the vehicle is titled.
Does a trade-in lower the tax in Oklahoma?+
For the 1.25% sales tax, yes. Under the 2023 amendment to 68 O.S. § 1355, it's figured on the difference between the sales price and the trade-in value. For the excise tax, no. Since July 1, 2026 (HB 1183), the excise value is the actual sales price before any discounts or credits for a trade-in (68 O.S. § 2104).
How much is an Oklahoma title?+
Service Oklahoma lists the vehicle title fee at $11. Registration is extra. A standard vehicle is $96 a year for years 1-4, stepping down to $26 at 17+ years. Other fees, such as the used tire recycling fee and a VIN inspection fee, may apply depending on the vehicle.
How long do I have to title a car in Oklahoma after buying it?+
Two months from the date of purchase to get the title, pay the sales and excise tax and fully register. Before that, the dealer pre-registers the sale within two business days, and the buyer must put the metal plate and pre-registration decals on within ten days. Late penalties run $1 a day for most vehicles (up to $100) and can't be waived. Service Oklahoma's FAQ also says penalties on a newly purchased vehicle accrue from the 31st day after ownership assignment, so confirm the deadline with the licensed operator rather than waiting.
Does Form 701-6 have to be notarized?+
The owner's oath on Form 701-6 is written as a sworn statement with a notary public jurat and seal. Sign it in front of a notary, who completes the state, county, date and commission details.
Is there software that fills out the Form 701-6 automatically?+
Yes. Dealer management software like DealerVLO fills the Oklahoma Form 701-6 from the deal you already entered — the VIN-decoded vehicle, buyer, co-buyer, lienholder, and sale price are placed for you instead of hand-writing them. For most states that's the official DMV form itself; where a state issues its form only through its own dealer portal, you get a print-ready worksheet with every value already in place. It's $29/month flat with a 14-day free trial, and the same deal also generates your federal documents (Bill of Sale, FTC Buyers Guide, odometer disclosure) and any other state's title forms.
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