How hard is it to get registration and title for a repo car in CA?

Answer 1

As long as you have the repo title and the "Certificate of Repossession" (DMV form# REG 119 side A) then it is fairly easy. When a vehicle has been repo'd by the lien holder they must fill out a DMV form REG 119 and attach it to a properly signed off title. Now in addition to the title and REG 119 you will need to have a passing somg cert (applies to vehicles four or less model years old) bill of sale between seller and buyer, and all outstanding fees for the vehicle will have to be paid. So to clarify what is needed to transfer a repo title in CA:

1. Properly signed off title

2. DMV REG 119 form

3. Bill of sale(s) (if transferred more then once may have multiple bill of sales

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4. Passing Smog Cert. (applies to vehicles four or less model years old)(meaning in 2011 vehicle years 2008-2011 no smog due & in 2012 vehicle years 2009-2012 no smog due)

5. Pay Fees Due- a) transfer fee $15.00 b) repo fee $18.00 c) taxes (will be based on purchase price of vehicle) d) $19.00 plates e) Renewal Fees if expired or within 30 days of the expiration date. ( if vehicle is expired and the fees are paid within 60 days of the purchase of the vehicle penalties will be waived but in order to avoid any transfer or tax penalty fees need to be paid within 30 days of sale. If surrendering an out of state title post fees within 20 days.)

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