Transparent by design
Pricing: flat service fee + DMV fees
Our service fee is what you pay Highland Auto Registration for preparing and filing your paperwork. DMV fees are set by the state and are extra. We accept cash, credit card and Zelle.
Our service fee
What you pay Highland Auto Registration: checking your documents, preparing forms, filing, and answering questions. Each fee below is a flat service fee.
Plus DMV fees
Registration, title and transfer fees, use tax, late penalties, and smog-related fees are set by the State of California, vary by vehicle, and are paid in addition to our service fee. We’ll tell you the DMV portion before we file.
| Service | Service fee | |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO REGISTRATION | ||
| Registration renewalCurrent or due soon | $40 + DMV fees | Book |
| Expired registration renewalPast due — late DMV penalties are extra | $40 + DMV fees | Book |
| Out-of-state registrationMoving a vehicle into California | $60 + DMV fees | Book |
| TITLE TRANSFER | ||
| In-state title transfer — buyerYou bought a vehicle | $60 + DMV fees | Book |
| In-state title transfer — family / giftMay qualify for use tax exemption | $60 + DMV fees | Book |
| Out-of-state title transferBringing an out-of-state title into California | $60 + DMV fees | Book |
| Release of liabilitySeller — notice of transfer | $20 + DMV fees | Book |
| Lost title (duplicate title)Duplicate title request | $40 + DMV fees | Book |
| VERIFICATION & SMOG | ||
| VIN verificationOut-of-state or mismatched records | $45 + DMV fees | Book |
| Smog-related registration helpRenewal, sale or failed smog | Call for price + DMV fees | Book |
| PLATES, TAGS & REGISTRATION CARD | ||
| Replacement platesLost, stolen or damaged | $40 + DMV fees | Book |
| Replacement tags (stickers)Lost, stolen or damaged | $40 + DMV fees | Book |
| Replacement registration cardLost, stolen or damaged | $40 + DMV fees | Book |
| ADDRESS CHANGE & LIEN SALES | ||
| Change of addressUpdate your vehicle record | $40 + DMV fees | Book |
| Lien sale — under $4,000Vehicle value under $4,000 | $250 + DMV fees | Book |
| Lien sale — over $4,000Vehicle value over $4,000 | $250 + DMV fees | Book |
Good to know
Online & by mail
We don’t send anyone out for mobile visits. If you’d rather do everything online, that’s fine. We can handle it remotely and mail your documents, stickers and plates to you.
Not listed?
Smog-related help and anything else not on the price sheet: call for price and we’ll quote it before we start.
Complicated files
Lien problems, missing titles, or unusual situations may need extra work. We’ll tell you before we start.
Highland Auto Registration is a private business, not the California DMV. These services are also available directly at dmv.ca.gov.
Not sure what applies to you?
Use the instant quote tool or call us — we’ll tell you the service, the fee, and what to bring.
Skip the DMV line.
Book a time or send us a message. We’ll tell you exactly what to bring.