California DMV fees and documents

California Certificate of Title

"A valid California Certificate of Title proves ownership of a vehicle or vessel. Use it to transfer, update, or replace your title."

Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227)

"If the title is missing you must complete Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) (PDF) first."

Statement of Facts (REG 256)

"Family, estate, inheritance, gift: Title plus Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF) or affidavit, with transfer fee."

Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262)

"Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262) form (call the DMV's automated voice system at 1-800-777-0133 to have a form mailed to you)"

Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL)

"Sellers must also submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) within 5 days."

Proof of Identity

"To apply for a REAL ID, you must present several documents, including ONE proof of identity document from the list below. This document must include your date of birth and your full name (first, middle, and last)."

Social Security Number

"Applying for a REAL ID requires proof of identity, proof of California residency, and a trip to DMV. You will be asked to provide your Social Security number on your REAL ID application (exceptions may apply)."

Two Proofs of California Residency

"Two Proofs of California Residency Copies accepted, printed documents required Must contain your first and last name and the same California mailing address listed on your application"

Legal full name document (if name differs)

"If the name on your identity document is different than your current name, you must bring a document with the new name"

Old and new address

"Have both your old and new addresses handy."

California DL/ID card

"You are NOT eligible to change your address online if you: Do not currently have a California DL/ID card."

Social Security number

"You are NOT eligible to change your address online if you: ... Do not have a social security number."

Notice of Change of Address (DMV 14) form

"Complete online at www.dmv.ca.gov or mail to: DMV CHANGE OF ADDRESS P. O. Box 942859 Sacramento, CA 94259-0001."

"The registration fee ($65, includes $3 for Alternative Fuel/Technology Registration fee)...are due for most vehicles registered for on-highway use."

"Fee type CHP, Fee Amount $34"

"You will likely have to pay the following fees if your vehicle is registered for on-highway use: The registration fee, California Highway Patrol (CHP) fee, Vehicle license fee, Transportation improvement fee, County/district fee"

Application for Title or Registration (REG 343)

"If the vehicle is new, a completed Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) (PDF) form."

California Certificate of Title (or out-of-state title)

"If the vehicle is used, the California Certificate of Title (or an out-of-state title, if the car is currently registered in another state)."

Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262)

"A completed Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262) form. This form cannot be downloaded because it contains security features."

Statement of Facts (REG 256)

"A Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF) form."

Driver License & ID Card application (eDL44/DL 44)

"Complete the Driver License & ID Card application (eDL44/DL 44) form. Have your parents or guardians sign the application."

Acceptable identity document

"Present an acceptable identity document."

Social Security Number

"Provide your SSN, if eligible. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office."

Acceptable residency document(s)

"Present your acceptable residency document(s) unless you have previously been issued a California identification (ID) card."

Certificate of completion of driver education/training

"Provide a certificate of completion of driver education or enrollment in an integrated driver education/driver training program issued by the school providing the instruction."

"License Class Class C | Application Driving (behind-the-wheel) retest | Fee $9"

Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227)

"A duplicate California Certificate of Title must be obtained when the original is lost, stolen, mutilated, illegible, or a paperless title. An Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) form must be completed by the legal owner/lienholder (LO) of record for a vehicle two model years old or newer or by the registered owner (RO), when there is no LO on record, and submitted with the replacement fee."

Driver's license or identification card

"Gather the following information / documents: Your driver's license or identification card."

Last 5 digits of VIN/HIN

"The last 5 digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) or hull identification number (HIN) for a vessel/boat."

Vehicle license plate number

"The vehicle license plate number."

Missing Title Statement (REG 227, Section 3)

"WARNING: Issuance of a duplicate title cancels the original title. ... The Certificate of Title issued for this vehicle/vessel is (check box): Lost Stolen Illegible/Mutilated (Attach old title) Not Received..."

Application for Disabled Person Placard or Plates (REG 195)

"Use this form to apply for a disabled person (DP) parking placard or license plates. Complete this form legibly in ink."

Medical certification of eligibility

"You may qualify for a DP parking placard or license plates if you have impaired mobility due to having lost use of one or more lower extremities, both hands, have a diagnosed disease that substantially impairs or interferes with mobility, or if you are unable to move without the aid of an assistive device."

Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, and Documents (REG 156)

"Use an Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, and Documents form (REG 156) to request replacement of a lost, stolen, or damaged placard or plates."

Medical documentation for disabled veteran plates

"Medical certification or documentation from a county veterans service officer, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that certifies that the applicant is a disabled veteran as described in California Vehicle Code (CVC) §295.7, along with a completed DMV REG 256 A form is required."

Valid California Identification or Driver's License card

"If you intend to be a California resident, you need a valid California Identification (ID) or Driver's License (DL) card. Learn more about the types of DL/ID cards and decide what is right for you."

Proof of intent to reside in California

"You are a California resident if you intend to live in the state for six months or more in one year. There are other rules that also help decide if you are a California resident."

Proof of identity

"To apply for an instruction permit or driver's license, you must provide: Proof of identity: Proving who you are."

Two proofs of residency

"Two proofs of residency: Proving you live in California. Exceptions may apply."

Social security number

"Social security number: Exceptions may apply."

"License Class Class C | Application– Replacement (lost or stolen) – Change DL/ID Information – Adding a firefighter endorsement | Fee $37"

SSA name update confirmation

"Change your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) ... When you apply for a new DL/ID card using your new name, the first thing DMV will do is verify your information with SSA, so make sure you have informed SSA of your new name."

New DL/ID application

"Complete a new DL/ID application. Use our online application to apply for a new DL/ID card or commercial driver's license (CDL) with your new name."

Proof documents for REAL ID (if applicable)

"If you want a REAL ID as your updated DL/ID, you will need to provide 1.) proof of identity, 2.) Social Security Number, and 3.) two proofs of California residency."

Proof of true full name (non-REAL ID)

"If you want a non-REAL ID DL/ID you need only provide proof of your true full name."