Strike Out Title Release For Free

Contact your DMV in writing and let them know there's an error on the title. Have the DMV issue you a duplicate title. If the previous owner is responsible for the title error, contact them and have them fill in the new vehicle title correctly. For errors that are your fault, make adjustments on your replacement title.

As a result, the title application process may take several weeks to complete. If you do not receive your title certificate by mail within 90 days after you apply, contact a DMV Call Center. Your registration receipt can help verify your vehicle's plate number, make, year and vehicle identification number (VIN).

The signatures of all owners need to be present on the form, and they will need to present proof of identity even if not there in person. You will have the option of registering the vehicle for either one year or two years.

Mailing times for titles ordered online (Eastern Time) OrderedPrintedMailedBefore 8 pmNext business day2nd business dayMonday - Thursday after 8 pm2 business days after ordered3rd business dayFriday, Saturday or SundayMondayTuesday

Is it better to gift a car or sell it for $1 in California? The DMV has a gift process for a reason?it's the most legitimate way to transfer a car as a gift in California, and the safest bet if you're not planning to sell the car for a fair market price.

There is no penalty/fine for not transferring title. But if you don't ever do a title transfer, ing to DMV records, the vehicle belongs to the previous owner.

If the title is held electronically, the seller and buyer must visit a motor vehicle service center to complete a secure title reassignment (HSMV 82994 or 82092) and disclose the odometer reading. The buyer and seller must both be present and provide photo identification.