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.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! Each state in the US has its own distinct process for the Certificate of Title.