North Carolina § 43-37 - Owner's certificate presented with transfer.
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§ 43-37. Owner's certificate presented with transfer.
In voluntary transactions the owner's certificate of title must be presented along with the writing or instrument conveying or effecting the sale, and thereupon and not otherwise the register shall be authorized to register the conveyance or other transaction upon proof of payment of all delinquent taxes or liens, if any, or if such payment be not shown the entry and new certificate shall note such taxes or liens as having priority thereto. History (1913, c. 90, s. 15; C.S., s. 2411.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 43-37
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 43-37 cover?
Section 43-37 ("Owner's certificate presented with transfer.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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