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How to Transfer a Vehicle Title in California: A Step-by-Step GuideTitle Transfer

How to Transfer a Vehicle Title in California: A Step-by-Step Guide

Transferring a vehicle title in California means moving the ownership record from the seller to the buyer through the DMV, and both sides have deadlines to meet. This guide walks private-party buyers and sellers through the 10-day and 5-day rules, the forms you need, smog requirements, the fees to expect, and the mistakes that get paperwork rejected.

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