Title Transfers - California DMV Once you start the online Title Transfer process, a DMV Virtual Assistant will let you know if you also need: Smog certification; Use tax and or various other fees Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) form A Vehicle Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262) form A Statement of Facts (REG 256) form
Santa Clara - California DMV Most services are available online with the DMV or with a DMV-authorized partner! View all online services
Title Transfers and Changes - California DMV To transfer a title, you will need: Either the California Certificate of Title or an Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) (PDF) (if the title is missing) The signature(s) of seller(s) and lienholder (if any) The signature(s) of buyer(s) A transfer fee
Vehicle Titles - California DMV Title Transfers and Changes Anytime a vehicle vessel is bought or sold, or there’s any change to the registered owner or lienholder (legal owner), the California Certificate of Title needs to be transferred to the new owner Additionally, titles are legal documents so it’s important to keep them accurate and up-to-date
California DMV Businesses authorized by DMV to handle certain registration services (renewals, plates and stickers, reports of sale, title transfers, etc ), often with much shorter wait times (if any) Partners are authorized to add a surcharge for their services
Title Transfer Form - California DMV The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes
Calculate My Fees - California DMV Title Transfer When a vehicle vessel is bought or sold, or there’s any change to the registered owner or lienholder (legal owner), the California Certificate of Title needs to be transferred to the new owner
Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability - California DMV Sold your vehicle? Completing a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) lets DMV know that you are no longer responsible for parking traffic violations or civil or criminal actions associated with the vehicle after the date of sale