Here in Texas you can have a title transferred as a gift, pay a minimal fee (like $20), and not pay tax on the value. New titles arrive pretty quick (couple of weeks instead of months like in the past); however, the official title transfer paperwork may be good enough for the dealership to complete the deal and you bring the official title in later. Probably about the same time your license plates come in too! LOL
Just a thought.
Just a thought.