Before you sign anything
Confirm the name on the title matches the seller's ID exactly. A mismatch is the single most common reason a transfer gets rejected and has to start over.
What to bring
The signed title, a bill of sale where one applies, the odometer reading, valid identification, and lien release paperwork if there was ever a loan on the vehicle.
Gifts and family transfers
These use different forms and can change what is owed. Ask before the signatures happen, not after.
After the transfer
Insurance has to follow the vehicle. If the car is newly in your name, the policy needs to reflect that before you drive it.
Get it handled in one stop
Monge quotes auto insurance across multiple carriers and handles the vehicle paperwork at the same Bloomington counter. Start with the online quote form, call (909) 440-5999, or see California Title Transfers. Help is available in English and español.
Sources
- California DMV: Title transfers and changes
- California DMV: Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability
General information, not legal advice. DMV rules and fees change; the DMV and your policy are the final word. Updated 2026-09-23.
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