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Notice of Transfer and Release From Liability – The seller must inform the DMV of the vehicle’s sale within five days to release themselves from liability for the vehicle.[1]
California Vehicle Registration (3 Steps)After purchase, the buyer will have 10 days to transfer ownership into their name by transferring the title and registering the vehicle.[2] The title may be transferred online or in person at the DMV during registration.[3]
1. Gather DocumentsTo register a vehicle in California, the new owner must acquire several documents before visiting the DMV:
2. Other DocumentationIn certain cases, individuals may be required to provide additional documents when registering a vehicle. Depending on the circumstances, the following may be required:
California Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – This document grants an agent permission to represent a vehicle owner and complete any documents necessary to transfer ownership. 3. File DocumentsWhen the owner has all their documents ready, they may visit their local DMV field office and submit the documents with the required fees to complete the registration.[4] Registration must be done within ten days of purchase.
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