Out of state title transfers

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how to register a non resident vehicle in california

Non resident or out of state vehicles can be registered in California with just a few easy steps. Here are the requirements and documentation needed 

• An Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) form completed and signed. The new buyer and lien holder (if applicable) must sign.
• The last issued out-of-state title. This verifies ownership of the vehicle. 
• A Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) form. This verification can be completed by a licensed vehicle verifier such as Redline Registration Services.
• Trailers (except trailer coaches or park trailers) require:
  •  A Statement of Facts (REG 256) form with the estimated weight of the trailer entered in Section G
  •  A Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Application/Certification (REG 4017) form with side A completed to request a California Certificate of Title for the trailer. 
• A smog certification from a California smog station is required for the following vehicles:
  — 1976 and newer year models (motorcycles are exempt).
  — Diesel 1998 and newer year models with a gross vehicle weight under 14,001 pounds (diesel hybrids included).
  — Natural gas or propane-powered with a GVWR under 14,001 pounds.
• The out-of-state license plates. However, you may keep the license plates if they are:
  — Expired.
  — Required to be returned to the state they were issued from.
  — For an interstate-registered vehicle (maintaining full registration in California and another state).
• Applicable registration, transfer, and use tax fees.

where to complete the transfer

Individuals may complete the out of state transfer with their local DMV or a third party service like Redline Registration Services to get you instant transfers, registration cards, stickers and license plates.