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Required documents for registration
What to bring to register, transfer or renew a vehicle in California.
- Certificate of title (pink slip)Signed by the seller and buyer for a transfer. If it’s lost, we can help with a duplicate title.
- Valid photo IDA driver’s license or other government ID.
- Proof of insuranceCurrent California liability insurance for the vehicle.
- Smog check certificateRequired for most gasoline vehicles more than 8 model years old, and usually at a change of ownership.
- Bill of saleShows the sale price and date. Helpful for transfers, and used to figure use tax.
- Odometer readingNeeded on transfers for most vehicles under 20 years old.
- VIN verificationNeeded for out-of-state vehicles and some other cases.
- Out-of-state title and registrationIf the car was last registered in another state.
- Renewal notice or plate numberFor renewals.
- Lienholder informationIf the car has a loan, the lender’s name and address.
Not every item applies to every case. Call us at (909) 881-3008 and we’ll tell you exactly what your transaction needs. Each service page also has a printable checklist.
Not sure what you need?
Call or text and we’ll check for you.