Michigan Compiled Laws
300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)
Section 257.239 - Certificate of Title; Failure to Endorse or Deliver, Fine.

Sec. 239.
A person shall not fail or neglect to properly endorse and deliver a certificate of title to a transferee or owner lawfully entitled to the title. A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00.
History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 382, Eff. Oct. 1, 2021

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles

Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)

300-1949-II - Chapter II Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title and Anti-Theft (257.201...257.259)

300-1949-II-TRANSFERS-OF-TITLE-OR-INTEREST - Transfers of Title or Interest (257.233...257.242a)

Section 257.233 - Transfer or Assignment of Title To, or Interest In, Registered Vehicle; Disposition of Plates; Application for New Registration Certificate; Penalty; Indorsement on Certificate of Title; Effective Date of Transfer; Submission of Sec...

Section 257.233a - Transfer of Title or Interest in Vehicle; Disclosure of Odometer Mileage.

Section 257.233a.amended - Transfer of Title or Interest in Vehicle; Disclosure of Odometer Mileage; Electronically Signed Odometer Disclosure Statement.

Section 257.233b - Definitions; Disclosure by Dealer of Damage or Repair; Exception; Grounds for Revocation.

Section 257.234 - Presentation of Certificate of Title and Registration Certificate to Secretary of State; Fees; Issuance of New Certificate of Title and Registration Certificate; Mail or Delivery; Repossession of License Plates; Payment of Transfer...

Section 257.235 - Dealer as Transferee of Vehicle; Requirements; Duties; Liability of Dealer or Transferee; Transfer of Title or Interest to Another Dealer; Duties of Dealer; Dealer Reassignment of Title Form; Buy Back or Off Lease Vehicle.

Section 257.235.amended - Dealer as Transferee of Vehicle; Requirements; Duties; Liability of Dealer or Transferee; Transfer of Title or Interest to Another Dealer; Duties of Dealer; Dealer Reassignment of Title Form; Buy Back or Off Lease Vehicle.

Section 257.235a - Licensed Dealer or Junk Dealer Purchasing Vehicle for Purpose of Destroying or Junking Vehicle; Acceptance and Disposition of Certificate of Title; Fee.

Section 257.235b - Possession of Certificate of Title by Inventory Lender for Vehicle Subject to Inventory Loan; Written Agreement; Release of Certificate of Title by Used or Secondhand Vehicle Dealer's Inventory Lender; Limitation; Failure to Releas...

Section 257.236 - Procuring Title to Vehicle Acquired by Operation of Law; Validity of Registration Upon Death of Owner; Application for Title by Surviving Spouse or Heir; Proof of Death; Certification; Petition.

Section 257.236a - Termination of Owner's Interest by Enforcement of Security Agreement; Application for New Certificate; Certification; Holding Vehicle for Resale; Termination of Owner's Interest by Sale Pursuant to Court Process; Issuance and Conte...

Section 257.237 - Transfer of Registration; Issuance of New Registration Certificate and Certificate of Title; Filing Surrendered Certificate of Title; Retention of Records.

Section 257.238 - Security Interest in Vehicle; Certificate of Title; Assignment; Termination Statement; Electronic Transactions.

Section 257.239 - Certificate of Title; Failure to Endorse or Deliver, Fine.

Section 257.240 - Liability for Use or Ownership of Vehicle After Transfer of Endorsed Certificate of Title; Conditions; Violation of Subsection (2); Civil Infraction; Fine; Towing and Storage Fees.

Section 257.241 - Electronic Lien Title System; Establishment, Implementation, and Operation; Contracts; Participation of Secured Parties; Inclusion of Secured Interest or Other Information in Electronic File; Execution of Release; Delivery; Assignme...

Section 257.242 - Sale of Vehicle for Salvage.

Section 257.242a - Regrooved or Recut Motor Vehicle or Motorcycle Tires; Sale or Possession With Intent to Sell Prohibited; Exception; Misdemeanor.