Where to Sign
A California car title has two fields for you to sign, both on the front of the document.
Find the first field at the front center that reads ‘SIGNATURE OF REGISTERED OWNER’.
The second field is located on the lower left side of the document that reads ‘SELLER SIGNATURE/TRANSFEROR’. This signature is especially important for the odometer statement.
Important Tips About Signatures On The Title
- Signatures must be similar. Always check to ensure that you are signing correctly and accurately before you can sign the title.
- Alien holders that have been listed on your title must be the ones to sign off the title. However, if the alien holder is not available or cannot sign, you will require to have the original lien release from the lien holder.
Where To Print Your Name
On the back of the title, find a field that reads ‘PRINTED NAME(s) OF SELLER(s). fill it by printing your full name.
Important Tips About Names
- Ensure that the owner(s) name in the front of your title is an exact match of the seller’s name at the back of the title.
- For multiple owners let’s say it reads ‘your name AND other owners name’ at the front of the title, both you and the other listed owner must sign the title.
What If You Don’t Have A Title?
The California DMV demands that you provide a title before you can sell a vehicle.
However, if you might have misplaced or lost the title, you can get a duplicate copy from the California DMV
Note, you must fill out forms for your California DMV car title request to be granted.
Duplicate Time
By mail (2-6 weeks)
In person (2-6 weeks)
Cost
$15 car title transfer and tax fee.
Additional, $22 California title, duplicate title and registration fee.
