Who gets the leased title to Indiana?

The lessor signs the existing-lease statement and supplies the ownership information. The lessee takes the lease packet to a BMV branch, where the title request and out-of-state VIN inspection can be handled.

What should I ask the lessor for first?

Send State Form 12787 to the lessor for signature, then ask the chosen BMV branch how it wants the out-of-state title delivered.

What does NewState Drive do for free?

Keep the route, lessor instructions, follow-up dates, handoff milestones, official links, and final proof together. Complete account and identity steps in the lessor or agency channel, then return to the saved route.

Leased car moving to Indiana

Indiana requires a branch visit and a lease statement signed by both sides

Indiana excludes leased vehicles from its online new-registration path. Its Statement of Existing Lease Agreement must be signed by both the lessor and lessee and presented for title or registration.

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Indiana timingWithin 60 days after becoming an Indiana resident

Indiana says its online new-registration transaction is not available for a lease vehicle, so plan for the branch handoff before the 60-day deadline.

The handoff

Who does what

Start with the ownership document before the registration visit.

01Ask the lessor
Send State Form 12787 to the lessor for signature, then ask the chosen BMV branch how it wants the out-of-state title delivered.
02Follow the state path
The lessor signs the existing-lease statement and supplies the ownership information. The lessee takes the lease packet to a BMV branch, where the title request and out-of-state VIN inspection can be handled.
03Keep the old record open
Wait for the new registration and the reviewed old-state closeout step before ending the prior insurance or plate record.

State packet

What to line up

These are the lease-specific items in the reviewed state source.

Statement of Existing Lease Agreement, State Form 12787, signed by lessor and lessee

Application for Certificate of Title and the most recently issued out-of-state title

Indiana VIN inspection for an out-of-state vehicle

Identity, two Indiana address proofs, registration materials, and fees

Request builder

Match the lessor to Indiana

Add the state you are leaving and choose a supported lessor if it is listed. No VIN or lease account number is collected.

Moving fromLessor (optional)

Indiana lessor handoff

Prepare the packet and track the handoff

The saved checklist connects the route, lessor request, title, authorization, destination receipt, and final proof.

Keep your place and return later

Track your progress, dates, title requests, and receipts to keep. We will email a private return link.

Starting stateDestination or filing state

Who has the title?What do you need most?

Transaction details

Use these fields when the vehicle was bought, sold, gifted, inherited, rejected, or delayed.

Why are you handling the vehicle?Current status

Other partyWhat is stopping you?

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We use your email for the saved route. The two checkboxes are optional.

Official sources

Checked 2026-08-01

The state pages below control if a requirement changes.

Indiana BMV: new vehicle registrationChecked 2026-08-01 ↗
LicenseTitle / lienRegistrationInspection / VIN
Indiana BMV: Statement of Existing Lease AgreementChecked 2026-08-01 ↗
Title / lienRegistration
Indiana BMV: out-of-state title and inspectionChecked 2026-08-01 ↗
Title / lienRegistrationInspection / VINTax / fees

Moving a leased car to Indiana

Can I register a leased car after moving to Indiana?: Indiana excludes leased vehicles from its online new-registration path. Its Statement of Existing Lease Agreement must be signed by both the lessor and lessee and presented for title or registration.
Who gets the leased title to Indiana?: The lessor signs the existing-lease statement and supplies the ownership information. The lessee takes the lease packet to a BMV branch, where the title request and out-of-state VIN inspection can be handled.
What should I ask the lessor for first?: Send State Form 12787 to the lessor for signature, then ask the chosen BMV branch how it wants the out-of-state title delivered.
What does NewState Drive do for free?: Keep the route, lessor instructions, follow-up dates, handoff milestones, official links, and final proof together. Complete account and identity steps in the lessor or agency channel, then return to the saved route.

Choose your lessor

Match a supported lessor to Indiana

Each path joins the provider channel to this state packet.