Need to transfer a vehicle to your name, more than one name or want to transfer a vehicle to your company’s name?
Whether you’re buying, selling, giving/receiving a vehicle as a gift, you will need to transfer the title. We can help you with the process.
Selling
Sellers must notify the California DMV of the transfer of vehicle ownership within 5 days of the sale. You will need to provide the buyer with the required documents to complete the transfer.
Buying
Buyers must notify the California DMV of the transfer of vehicle ownership within 10 days of purchase. You will need the required documents from the seller to complete the transfer.
Gifting or Donating
You must notify the California DMV of the transfer of vehicle ownership within 5 days of the gift date. You will need to provide the required documents to the recipient to complete the transfer.
Receiving as a Gift or Donation
You must transfer the title and registration to your name within 10 days of the gift date. You will need the required documents to complete the transfer.
What are the required documents?
If you are transferring ownership to your name, here is a useful checklist provided by the California DMV Changing Vehicle Ownership Checklist.