Hi Matt,

I just went through this in the last month.

In addition, the as the certificate holder the previous owner was
required to fill out the reverse side of the current airworthiness
certificate and return it to the FAA. They referenced 14 CFR 47.14(a)
(4) in a letter sent to him.

This may have been because the aircraft I purchased was certified
experimental?? I didn't have to do that to transfer my prior ship
which had the standard airworthiness certificate.

In addition, heed what JJ mentioned...be sure to print your name below
the signature in the signature block section. I failed to do that
when I originally completed the paperwork.

Congratulations on your new ship!

FC Norton