REG 227: California DMV Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title

For a Replacement Title, complete Sections 1 - 3. For a Transfer of Title with Replacement, the seller completes Sections 1 - 4, and the new owner completes Sections 6 and 7, as needed.

Enter the vehicle license plate number, vehicle identification number and year/make of vehicle.

In Section 1, Registered Owner(s) of Record, print the name as it appears on the Title/Registration.

Enter the true full name (last, first, middle, suffix), business name, or lessor, with the driver license/ID card number and state. If there is a co-owner, enter the co-owner true full name (last, first, middle, suffix), driver license/ID card number and state.

Enter the physical residence or business address (include St., Ave., etc.), Apt./Space/Ste. #, city, state and ZIP code, and the county of residence or county where vehicle is principally garaged. Enter the mailing address, with Apt./Space/Ste. #, city, state and ZIP code, if different from the physical residence or business address.

In Section 2, Legal Owner of Record (Lienholder/Title Holder), enter the name of the bank, finance company, or individual having a lien on this vehicle. Do not enter name of owners from Section 1.

Enter the business or residence address, Apt./Space/Ste. #, city, state and ZIP code.

In Section 3, Missing Title Statement, check the box for the Certificate of Title issued for this vehicle: Lost, Stolen, Illegible/Mutilated (Attach old title), Not Received from Prior Owner, or Not Received from DMV (Allow 30 days from issue date). Issuance of a replacement title cancels the original title. If your address is different than what appears in the Department's records, you must file this application in person, bring the original or photo copy of proof of ownership (i.e. Registration Card or Registration Renewal Notice), and your Driver License or Identification Card. If the title has been replaced within the last 90 days, a CHP vehicle verification is required. Print the name of the owner and sign: the owner agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Director of Motor Vehicles for any loss suffered resulting from the issuance of said replacement Certificate of Title, and certifies (or declares) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Section 4, Registered Owner(s) Release of Ownership and/or Interest, releases interest in the described vehicle. The signature of EACH owner is required if co-owners are joined by AND (shown by / on DMV records). The signature for a company or business MUST include the printed name of the company/business and an authorized representative's countersignature on the signature line (e.g., ABC CO., by JOHN SMITH - or - JOSEPH SMITH for ABC CO).

Section 5, Legal Owner of Record Release of Ownership and/or Interest, must be notarized. The undersigned lienholder (legal owner of record) certifies release of interest in the vehicle. This section and the Lien satisfied (REG 166) form cannot be used for non-ELT participants with vehicles 2 model years old or newer. The legal owner (i.e., bank, finance company, etc.) of record must apply for a replacement title first, and then release interest on the actual title. Enter the printed name of authorized agent signing for company, the title of authorized agent signing for company, the telephone number, the date, the email address and the signature of the legal owner (company name and authorized agent's countersignature).

Each new owner must sign this side of the form.

Must complete vehicle information: vehicle license plate number, vehicle identification number and year/make of vehicle.

In Section 6, New Registered Owner(s), print true full name as shown on Driver License/Identification Card. Enter the true full name of new owner (last, first, middle, suffix), business name, or lessor, with the driver license/ID card number and state.

Enter the true full name of co-owner or lessee (last, first, middle, suffix), driver license/ID card number and state, and mark AND or OR.

Enter the date purchased or acquired (Mo. Day Yr.) and the purchase price. If received as a gift or trade, check the appropriate box and write the market value.

If the vehicle was purchased or received from a qualified relative [parent/child, grandparent/grandchild, spouse, domestic partner, siblings (must be minors, related by blood or adoption)], a Statement of Facts (REG 256) form, Statement of Use Tax Exemption, must also be submitted.

Once registered, to sell, gift, or otherwise transfer ownership, co-owners joined by “AND (/)” require the signature of each owner; co-owners joined by “OR” require the signature of only one owner.

For the new owner, the county of residence or county where vehicle is principally garaged and the equipment number (optional) go on the same lines as the physical residence or business address (include St., Ave., etc.). Add the mailing address (if different) and the lessee address, if different from address, each with Apt./Space/Ste. #, city, state and ZIP code.

The new owner mailing address is valid, existing, and an accurate mailing address. The owner consents to receive service of process at this mailing address pursuant to Section 1808.21 of the California Vehicle Code, and certifies (or declares) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Sign under SIGNATURE(S) OF ALL NEW OWNER(S), and enter the date, telephone number and email address.

In Section 7, New Legal Owner (Lienholder/Title Holder), write “None.” if none.

Attention ELT Legal Owners: ELT # must be shown and the name and address must be entered exactly as shown on the ELT listing.

Enter the true full name of bank/finance company or individual, the electronic lienholder ID no., the ELT#, the physical residence or business address (include St., Ave., etc.), Apt./Space/Ste. #, city, state and ZIP code, and the mailing address (if different). Do not re-enter name of new registered owner(s) from Section 6.