first of all, meet the dood in person and see the car to be traded in person, and make sure you have a lawyer handy or witness to handle all the paperwork. There was a guy on here earlier this month that did the same thing, he released his title without cashing a check he got to the other guy, and the other guy stopped the check funding and kept his title and car because legally, once you release the title, you give up the car completely. Be VERY careful before you release titles. Next, call the specific department of motor vehicles in the city or county where the vehicle is located, an contact yours as well to make sure what forms you need to fill out.
My best advice, really look over and think about what youre doing before you release a title to someone else, make sure you have the car in your hands first. Have a lawyer handy, and DO NOT expect the cops or anyone to help you fi something goes wrong, cuz legally you give your car up once you transfer title. keep your eyes open, and talk to DMV reps, not tryin to shoot you down or scare you, just sharing with you what I've seen happen to other poor souls around here. good luck man.
