Can I do a change of ownership online in California?
Fill out the form below to start the process of registering and changing ownership of your recently purchased car, pick up, motorcycle, trailer or commercial vehicle from California. Start the process online and avoid going to the CA DMV offices.
Do I have to go to DMV to transfer title in California?
You can transfer ownership of the vehicle by mailing your completed form to DMV or visiting a DMV field office in person.
Does California title transfer need to be notarized?
If the vehicle has a legal owner/lienholder, then section 5 of the REG 227 needs to be notarized. If the registration does not show a legal owner/lienholder, notarization is not required.
Does California DMV have electronic title?
With the ELT Program, DMV keeps California Certificates of Title in an electronic format in a database instead of in a physical location. To participate, lienholders must become an ELT service provider or contract with one of DMV's approved ELT service providers to transmit vehicle and title data.