Free California Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale (Form REG 135)

California Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale (Form REG 135)

A California DMV bill of sale (Form REG 135) documents a vehicle transfer and records the key terms agreed upon by the parties involved. This captures details such as the vehicle’s description, VIN, sale price, and identities. The seller’s signature is required. California enforces a short turnaround where an ownership transfer and registration must be completed within 10 days of the sale.

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Last updated June 3rd, 2026

A California DMV bill of sale (Form REG 135) documents a vehicle transfer and records the key terms agreed upon by the parties involved. This captures details such as the vehicle’s description, VIN, sale price, and identities. The seller’s signature is required. California enforces a short turnaround where an ownership transfer and registration must be completed within 10 days of the sale.

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Bill of Sale (Requirements)

  • Buyer’s information
    • Full name
    • Address
  • Seller’s information
    • Full name
    • Address
    • Driver’s license, ID, or dealer number
    • Daytime phone number
  • Vehicle information
    • Identification number
    • Year/Make/Model
    • License plate/CF number
    • Motorcycle engine number (if applicable)
  • Sale information
    • Date of sale
    • Selling price ($) or Gift value ($) + Relationship, if applicable
  • Signatures
    • Seller’s signature
    • Seller’s date

Note: Sellers must report the transfer of ownership within 5 days.

Source: California DMV Bill of Sale (Form REG 135)

How to Register a Vehicle

You have 10 days to register your vehicle after purchase. To register, visit one of California’s DMV locations and bring the following materials:

If the title has been lost, stolen, or damaged:

If the title does not have space to record the mileage:

  • Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form (Form REG 262): Must be signed by both the buyer and seller. 

Source: California DMV (Registration for a Vehicle Purchased from a Private Party)

How to Register a Boat

To register your boat, obtain the following documentation and present it at your nearest California DMV location.

Out-of-State Purchase

  • Out-of-state title, if the vessel is currently registered in another state.
  • Out-of-state Certificate of Number, if applicable.

If the boat was purchased from an out-of-state seller or recently brought into California, the owner must register it with the DMV within 120 days of bringing it into the state.

Source: California DMV (Boat/Vessel Registration; New and Nonresident Vessels)

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