Register your out-of-state car within 20 days of moving to California. Use the title or registration from your previous state to register your car in California. Get a VIN inspection and a smog check done before you apply for California vehicle registration. Schedule an appointment before you go to the DMV.
To transfer an Out-of-State titled vehicle, bring in or mail the following to our offices: Out of State title, signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration), signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). Proof of insurance in the buyer's name.
Form 130-U The application is used by the County Tax Assessor-Collector (CTAC) and the Comptroller's office to calculate the amount of motor vehicle tax due. The application includes a motor vehicle tax statement section to document the following: the motor vehicle sales tax due on a Texas sale of a motor vehicle.
Required documents for transferring a vehicle title include the original vehicle title signed by the seller, a valid ID for both parties, and potentially a bill of sale and smog certification for older vehicles. Completing the Application for Title or Registration (Form REG 343) is also necessary.
Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration), signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). If seller is unable to sign the Form 130-U, a Bill of Sale from the out of state seller can be provided instead. The Form 130-U can be found under the Forms tab on the TxDMV website.
The vehicle must meet all federal and state importation requirements prior to titling and/or registering the vehicle in Texas. Step 1: Properly import your vehicle. Step 2: Obtain a passing applicable vehicle inspection. Step 3: Obtain a VIN inspection. Step 4: Apply for Texas title/registration.
To transfer your vehicle title to California, you'll need the original out-of-state title, completed Application for Title or Registration (form REG 343), proof of identity, a Vehicle Verification Certificate from a licensed verifier, and a valid smog certification if applicable.