What paperwork do I need to make sure the seller gives me when I buy a used car with cash in California?
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What paperwork do I need to make sure the seller gives me when I buy a used car with cash in California?
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California DMV buying selling vehicle private party required documents title bill of sale smog seller 10 days transfer 2026Google ↗
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California DMV buying selling vehicle private party required documents title bill of sale smog seller 10 days transfer 2026 Google ↗
- How to Register Vehicles Purchased in Private Sales · dmv.ca.gov
- REG 138, Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability · dmv.ca.gov
- Smog Check: When you need one and what's required · bar.ca.gov
- Vehicle Titles · dmv.ca.gov
- Title Transfers and Changes · dmv.ca.gov
- Section 11: Vehicle Registration Requirements · qr.dmv.ca.gov
- REG 135 – Bill of Sale · dmv.ca.gov
- REG 227 – Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title · dmv.ca.gov