California Application for Duplicate Title Form REG 227. You can download and print this form online here. [2] X Research source If you have your original title, you can just use that; you don’t need a duplicate title form. Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form REG 262. This form isn’t available online because it is printed on special security paper. To get it, you need to call the DMV at 1-800-777-0133 and request to have a copy mailed to you. [3] X Research source If you do not need to disclose the odometer reading (car older than 10 years), you may download and print a Bill of Sale REG 135 (PDF) form or a Power of Attorney REG 260 (PDF) form.
“Hybrid” cars Cars that run on diesel Cars that run on electricity Cars that run on natural gas Cars less than four years old Cars made before 1975
“Hybrid” cars Cars that run on diesel Cars that run on electricity Cars that run on natural gas Cars less than four years old Cars made before 1975
“Hybrid” cars Cars that run on diesel Cars that run on electricity Cars that run on natural gas Cars less than four years old Cars made before 1975
Be sure to keep all documentation from the inspection — especially if the mechanic finds an issue that may be cause for concern.
Transfer fee ($15 plus tax)[9] X Research source . This is paid by the buyer. [10] X Research source Use tax (depends on the county and city) This is paid by the buyer. [11] X Research source Duplicate title fee
If you are selling a commercial vehicle, you may need Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Form Form REG 4008. If you are selling to a family member, you need Statement of Facts Form REG 256. If your car is under a lien, you will need the lienholder’s release notarized. Note also that there are sections on the transfer forms above for the lienholder to sign. If your name is misspelled or printed in error on your car title, you will need Statement of Error or Erasure REG 101 (available here). [13] X Research source If your car is missing a license plate, registration stickers, or other important documentation, you will need Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents Form REG 156 (available here). [14] X Research source
If your car is under a lien, this is a good time to get the lienholder’s release (as well as his or her signature on the transfer forms).
In addition to completing the forms together, you will also need to sign your car’s title to confirm that you release ownership of it.
The buyer must also report the transfer of the car. However, s/he has 10 days.
The buyer must also report the transfer of the car. However, s/he has 10 days.
