Services
Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice
The CA DMV will send you a renewal notice well in advance of your registration's expiration date. The notice will include:
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The date of your tag's expiration.
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Renewal fees.
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Vehicle information.
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Emissions requirement
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Delinquency fees:
―You must pay all delinquency or ticket fees listed on your renewal notice before renewing your registration.
―You will only be allowed to renew by mail or in-person if you owe any extra fees.How To Renew Your CA Vehicle Registration
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You have four renewal options: mail, online, phone, or in person.
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In-PersonVisit your local DMV office with:
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Either your renewal notice or current registration certificate
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Your CA driver's license (it must be valid)
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NOTE: You must renew in-person if you owe any delinquency fees or unpaid traffic tickets.
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Court clearance documents showing that all delinquent fees have been paid (if applicable)
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Payment to cover renewal fees (cash, check, money order, debit/ATM card)
Documents Needed: Reg 156, Registration Card, DMV Letter, Auto Insurance , Smog Check (Test Only, or STAR) If needed.
Automobile, Commercial, Motocycle, OHV
Registration Renewal $25
Documents Needed: Signed Title, If Title is lost or stolen Bill of sale, Reg 262 and Duplicate Title Reg 227,Smog Check (Test Only, or STAR)
Title Transfer $45
Buying From a Dealer
Car dealerships take care of all the fees and paperwork required when purchasing a vehicle. As the buyer of the vehicle, it is your responsibility to know your Car Buyer's Bill of Rights and make sure the contract, purchase price, and additional costs are all correct before you take the vehicle home.
Buying From a Private Individual
When buying:
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Make sure the seller has filled out the title.
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Verify there is no lienholder, or that the lienholder has signed off on the car title.
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Verify the mileage and the odometer disclosure statement, if required.
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Complete a smog check.
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Pay the $45 vehicle title transfer fee and all use tax fees to the CA DMV within 30 days of the purchase date (failure to do so will result in penalties).
Documents Needed: Title, Smog, Weight only (Commercial) Verification, Salvage Verification by CHP or DMV ONLY
Out Of State $45
How to Transfer a Car Title in California
Changing ownership of any vehicle requires a transfer of title in California. To transfer a title:
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Seller must complete the appropriate sections on the title..
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Vehicle must pass a smog check, unless exempt.
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Buyer must provide the ownership documents to the CA DMV.
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Buyer visits the local DMV office.
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Buyer pays the $15 vehicle title transfer fee and taxes within 30 days.
Documents Needed: Reg 156, Registration Card, DMV Letter, Smog Check (Test Only, or STAR) If needed.
Lost/Duplicate Title $45
Replacing a Lost Title in California
How to get a duplicate title with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV):
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Complete an Application for Duplicate Title (Form REG 227).
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Pay the $45 duplicate title fee.
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Return the application to the CA DMV by mail or in person.
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Or simply pay at our facility.
Vehicle/Driver Reports $10
Documents Needed: Plate Number or VIN Number
Each AutoCheck report includes:
The Patented AutoCheck Score™ to help assess a vehicle's durability at a glance and insights compiled from billions of reported vehicle history events including:
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Major Accidents
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Title brands that diminish vehicle value, including Lemon, Theft and Total Loss.
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Flood Damage.
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And More
Driving Record/Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
You can order your driving record or motor vehicle report (MVR) with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Secretary of State (SOS), Department of Revenue (DOR), Department of Public Safety (DPS), or Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
Your driving record/MVR contains information about your driving history including:
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Status of drivers license
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Traffic accidents.
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Driving record points.
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Traffic law violations, convictions and fines.
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DUI public records.
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Whether your driver license is valid, suspended or cancelled.
Documents Needed: Vehicle MUST BE PRESENT. REG 135
Verification $50
VIN Verification Process enables automobile dealership marketers to verify the car ownership on record within their dealership database. Though a sophisticated process involving the Vehicle Identification Number, date last visited to dealership, and title transfer information, we can flag those previous car buyers who still own the vehicle on record while identifying those who no longer own that particular car.