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In the state of California, it is required that you have a completed bill of sale before you register the vehicle. So you'll need to bring a copy of your car's bill of sale to the DMV when you go. You will also need to have your bill of sale in order to have the title of the car transferred.

The seller and the buyer complete the title or REG 227. The lienholder's release, if any, must be notarized, if a REG 227 form is used. If the vehicle is two model years old or less, and has a lienholder, a REG 227 cannot be used. A replacement title must be obtained through the lienholder.

Anytime there's a change to a vehicle or vessel's registered owner or lienholder, that change needs to be updated in DMV's records within 10 days and the California Certificate of Title needs to be transferred to the new owner.

Registration for a Vehicle Purchased from a Private Party Buyers have 10 days after purchasing the vehicle to transfer ownership from the seller to themselves, and sellers have 5 days after the sale to report the transfer of ownership to DMV.

Yes, Jumping Titles is a felony and it is also illegal in all 50 states except in certain cases such as when someone has passed away and the family or next of kin wishes to sell the vehicle. If you are caught Jumping or Skipping Vehicle Titles you will face Fines, Penalties, and Possible Jail Time.

Once you've paid off your loan, your lien should be satisfied and the lien holder should send you the title or a release document in a reasonable amount of time. Once you receive either of these documents, follow your state's protocol for transferring the title to your name.

How long does it take to get a car title after paying off a loan in California? You can get your new title between 15-30 days from the date you pay off the loan.