To register a vehicle that was previously titled out-of-state, complete and sign Form 82040 MV: Application for Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title. A certificate of title in either electronic or paper form is the proof of ownership of a vehicle, mobile home, or vessel in the state of Florida.You must apply for a title and registration in your name when you purchase a motor vehicle, move to the state or change the ownership status of a motor vehicle. You'll have to fill out the vehicle's info such as make, color, license plate number and the like. HSMV form 82040 is the application for title for the purchaser. A completed 82040 should be submitted with every title you give to us for processing. Did you just buy a Florida vehicle from a private party? Let us help you fill out your title for transfer!