Selling Used Car in California

I want to get information about the Transfer Fees as well as Required Documents at the time of Selling Used Car in California. So here can you provide me information about iut?

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Required Documents

Once you’ve found a buyer, it’s time to get all the required documentation together.

The CA DMV requires that you provide:

Release of your ownership of the car by signing the designating line on the title certificate.

Lien holders must also sign the title, if applicable.

A valid smog certificate, if applicable.

You do not need a certificate if you renewed your registration in the last 90 days (before the official transfer) and you submitted a smog certificate at that time.

You will need to sign a document stating this.

If your vehicle is 4 years old or less, you are not required to provide a smog certificate to the buyer.


The odometer reading, if the car is less than 10 years old.

This can be recorded either on the certificate of title or on a completed Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (Form REG 262) (available from a California DMV office).


Transfer Fees
All fees must be paid within 30 days of the sale, even if you're missing some paperwork.

Title transfer (if registering the car as well):
$15

Certificate of Title only:
$20

License plates (regular);
$20 plus a $1 reflectorized license plate fee.


In some cases, the transfer of the vehicle will also require:
A transfer fee

An odometer disclosure

Renewal fees

Smog inspection

A motor vehicle bond―
If ownership of the vehicle is not proven with the proper documentation.