AUTOMOTIVE TITLE CLERK

AUTOMOTIVE TITLE CLERK

An Automotive Title Clerk handles the paperwork required to legally transfer vehicle ownership after a vehicle is sold, traded or financed. The position is common at car dealerships, title agencies and automotive groups.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Process new and used vehicle titles

Prepare and submit DMV/RMV registrations

Process title transfers

Verify customer information, VINS, odometer readings, and purchase documents

Handle Lienholder information and lien releases

Prepare paperwork for out of state transactions

Track titles from purchase through completion

Resolve title problems, missing documents, and rejected registrations

Maintain accurate electronic and physical title records

Communicate with DMV/RMV offices, banks, lenders, customers, and dealership staff

Ensure paperwork complies with state requirements and dealership procedures

SKILLS YOU NEED

Strong attention to detail

Good Organization and record keeping

Ability to handle confidential customer information

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with numbers and VINS accurately

Good communication skills

Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines

TYPICAL DAY

A typical day might involve receiving completed deal jackets from the finance department, reviewing the paperwork for errors, preparing title and registration documents, submitting them to the appropriate motor vehicle agency, tracking outstanding titles, and correcting rejected or incomplete transactions. Also, will be responsible for breaking deals down, stocking in new and used vehicles, ordering supplies, as well as other office duties as they come about.