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California DMV
Bill of sale for CA
DMV website
www.dmv.ca.gov/
DMV phone
(800) 777-0133
Title transfer form
REG 227
Days to transfer title
10 days
Bill of sale
Recommended
Notarization
Not required
Sales tax
7.25% base + district (often 9-10%).
Highlights
  • Seller must file Notice of Transfer (NRL) within 5 days.
  • Smog certification required for most vehicles.

Services

Title Transfer
Transfer ownership to a buyer after a private sale.
Registration Renewal
Annual or biennial vehicle registration renewal.
Duplicate Title
Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged title.
Lien Release
Record a paid-off loan and remove the lienholder.
Out-of-State Registration
Register a vehicle titled in another state after moving.
Salvage / Rebuilt Title
Process for vehicles declared total loss.
Personalized Plates
Apply for custom or vanity license plates.
Dealer License
Become a licensed retail or wholesale dealer.

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