Car Liablity question

[zod96]

I gave my sister my old car. Needless to say she is not a very good driver. The car is still in my name. I filled out the following form on CA DMV website and submitted it.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/nrl/nrlfaq

I'm having a hard time understanding it. Does this release me from any trouble she might get in, like tickets accidents etc? I still have the car in my name, but did fill out the form of release of liability. But don't understand if I am released or not. I lost the pink slip ages ago which is why I really don't want to spend hours at the DMV to get another one if all I have to do is sent this NRL to the DMV which I did...

Thanks..

 

[BoomerD]

We should presume that you're blind?

From your link:

How does the notice of transfer and release of liability protect me?

When properly completed, and the information is recorded by DMV, liability for parking and/or traffic violations and civil litigation, resulting from operation after the date of sale, becomes the responsibility of the subsequent purchaser (Vehicle Code §5602). Additionally, when the NRL information is received by DMV, and the vehicle record is marked, no further vehicle registration renewal notices will be mailed to you for the reported vehicle.



Does the NRL remove my name from the vehicle record?

No. Only the buyer's application for transfer, using the endorsed title received from you, can do that. When the information required on the NRL is received by DMV and updated to the record, you are no longer responsible for civil or criminal actions arising with the vehicle after the date of sale.

Parking or traffic violations resulting from operation of the vehicle after the sale or transfer date, or
Civil litigation resulting from use of the vehicle after the date of sale.
Registration renewal fees and penalties resulting from operation of the vehicle after the date of sale.
NOTE: In the case of a suit or complaint, the court is responsible for determining if you have complied with the law and are exempt from civil and/or criminal liability.

 

[zod96]

Lol I didn't see that. And for the record I am blind in one eye but do I still get to keep the pink slip and car in my name? And still be under this NRL ?

 

[WilliamM2]

Lol I didn't see that. And for the record I am blind in one eye but do I still get to keep the pink slip and car in my name? And still be under this NRL ?

No, the whole point of the form is if you sell or transfer the car. It needs to be in her name.

What is a notice of transfer and release of liability?

The Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) is used to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when you have sold or transferred your vehicle or vessel to another party. It is used only when ownership of the vehicle or vessel has changed. Legal owner transfers (transfers between lenders or removal of a lienholder from the title) do not require an NRL.