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Car Titles | Lien Release | California

There are many types of vehicle titles, including:

  • New car titles
  • Replacement car titles
  • Damaged car titles
  • Title recovery
  • Deceased owner car titles
  • Duplicate car titles

The process to secure a car title can be confusing. Cartitles.com can help. We make the process quick and easy.

California Requirements for Car Titles

Car title requirements vary quite a bit from state to state. In California, you will need to secure several key documents and pieces of information, including:

  • Signed title or REG 227 if the title is lost
  • Application for Title or Registration (REG 343)
  • Proof of valid insurance
  • Smog certificate (if vehicle is four or more years old)

Visit the California DMV website for the full list of forms and requirements.

California also has several associated fees with title requests, including:

  • Registration fee (varies)
  • Title transfer fee (varies, but generally between $15 and $23)
  • Vehicle license fee (based on vehicle’s value)
  • Smog certification fee (between $30 and $80, based on location, vehicle type, and more)

Lien Release Requirements for California Vehicles

To obtain a car title lien release once your loan has been paid in full, you will need to request your lender sign the title. You will then need to submit that signed title and a title application to the California DMV. The DMV will issue you a clear title once all forms and fees are in order. It’s important to note that your lender will likely not begin this process unless you request it.

CarTitles.com for Help with Car Titles

Obtaining a car title can be tedious. Don’t go through it alone. When you use our team at CarTitles.com, you eliminate the headaches. We gather the necessary forms and a list of the associated fees into one packet. We even include self-addressed, stamped envelopes for easy form submission.

We look forward to helping you with your car title requests—from lost car titles to duplicate car titles, and everything in between. Click the link below to learn more, or to schedule a consultation.