How we help
Vehicles already in your name
You moved to California and need to register a vehicle you already own.
Out of state purchases
You bought a vehicle in another state and need to complete California registration.
Gifted vehicles
The vehicle was gifted and now needs to be registered properly in California.
Financed or leased vehicles
We help identify what extra lienholder or leasing documentation may be needed.
What is Usually Required
Original out of state title
- This is usually required to transfer or register the vehicle in California.
- If there is a lienholder or finance company, we may need additional lienholder information.
Current out of state registration
- Helpful if the title is not immediately available or if we need to verify ownership and vehicle details.
California insurance
- The vehicle must have California insurance before we submit the package.
Copy of the client’s driver’s license
- We need a copy to include with the DMV package.
Smog certificate
- Required for most gasoline vehicles and some hybrids.
- If they want to use our preferred smog vendor, we can coordinate the smog inspection for them.
VIN verification
- We complete this when the client brings the vehicle to our office.
- The vehicle must be physically present for VIN verification.
DMV forms
- We provide and complete the required DMV forms with the client.
Purchase documents, if recently purchased
- Bill of sale
- Purchase agreement
- Dealer paperwork
- Any sales tax or registration fee documents already paid
Lienholder or lease company information, if financed or leased
- Name of finance or lease company
- Address
- Account information if available
Please Be Sure to Bring
Original title, current registration, California insurance, copy of driver’s license, smog certificate, and the vehicle for VIN verification.
Once we have those items, we complete the VIN verification, prepare the DMV forms, collect payment, and give the customer their plates, tags, and registration card.
How the Process Works
1
Complete smog inspection. Ask us about our preferred vendor!
2
Bring vehicle and items mentioned above to our office.
3
We'll identify the required forms for you to complete and provide fees.
4
Complete forms in our office or drop off / mail them to us. Receive your plates, tags, and registration. The title will be mailed to you in 3-4 weeks.