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California Title Transfer Service
Bought, sold, inherited or lost the title? We handle your California title transfer at your home or work in Southern California, with no DMV line. $75, or $50 with a VIN verification.
$75 · Same day on eligible transactions · 5.0★ on Google
Sound familiar?
A Title Transfer Gets Stuck Faster Than You Think
Most title transfers stall for one of these reasons:
Bought from a private seller
You have 10 days to transfer ownership with DMV. After that, late penalties start adding up.
The title is lost or missing
You’ll need DMV’s Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) before anything else can happen.
You inherited a vehicle
Heirs can often transfer without probate using a REG 5 affidavit and the death certificate, but the rules and value limits have to line up.
Paperwork doesn’t match
A missing signature, a lien that wasn’t released or a smog certificate that expired can get your transfer rejected at the DMV.
How we fix it
We Handle the Whole Transfer in Southern California
As a California DMV licensed registration service (OL# 83413), we review every document before it is submitted, complete the forms, verify the VIN if needed, and process the transfer for you.
- Private-party sales, family transfers and gifts
- Lost titles (REG 227) and inherited vehicles (REG 5)
- VIN verification in the same visit if needed
- Same day on eligible transactions, otherwise 3 to 5 business days
Title transfer
$75
- California DMV licensed registration service
- We come to you in Southern California
- 5.0★ rated on Google
- No DMV line, no appointment
Simple, Upfront Pricing
| Title transfer | $75 |
| Title transfer with VIN verification | $50 + $100 VIN |
| Registration or renewal | $65 per DMV trip |
| DMV transfer fees and use tax | Paid to DMV |
A flat $20 trip fee may apply depending on your location. DMV fees and taxes are separate and paid to DMV.
What to Have Ready
- Signed California title (or REG 227 if it is lost)
- Bill of sale (REG 135), if the title doesn’t show the price
- Smog certificate from the seller, if required
- Photo ID and the odometer reading
- For an inherited vehicle: death certificate
How It Works
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
What Our Customers Say
“They came to our yard, got everything situated and it took less than 15 mins.”
Title Transfer FAQ
How long do I have to transfer a title in California?
DMV says buyers have 10 days after purchase to transfer ownership, and sellers have 5 days to report the sale with a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability.
How much does a title transfer cost?
$75 for the title transfer, or $50 when you book it with a VIN verification. DMV transfer fees and use tax are separate and paid to DMV. A $20 trip fee may apply.
What if the title is lost?
DMV requires an Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227). We complete it with you and process the transfer.
Does a title transfer need a smog check?
Usually. The seller provides a smog certificate on most gasoline vehicles. Vehicles from the most recent 4 model years pay a smog transfer fee instead, and diesel over 14,000 lbs, electric vehicles and motorcycles are exempt.
Book Your Title Transfer Today
Also available: VIN Verification · DMV Registration & Renewal