What is the Penalty for selling a vehicle and not getting it notarized North Carolina?

North Carolina law requires both parties involved in a car sale to sign and have a notary public witness those signatures on the title, and if you’re caught, you could be held liable for fraud and face the penalties that come along with it. Depending on the judge’s discretion, the penalties could be in the following forms:

- Jail time: The buyer may seek legal action against you, and if you’re found guilty of fraud, you may spend up to 5 months in jail.

- Fines: Typically, the fine for a motor vehicle fraud conviction is $1,000 or less.

- Probation: Rather than jail time, the judge may require the guilty party to serve a period of probation to monitor future vehicle transactions and ensure no fraudulent activities occur.

- Restitution: The buyer who was the victim of fraud can also sue for damages for breach of contract or common law fraud, which can award lost money and other damages to said buyer.