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California title transfers,
made simpler.
Bought a vehicle, received a gift, or need to change ownership? Auto Express Tags helps you navigate your California title transfer with friendly guidance from start to finish.
Licensed & bonded California DMV registration service
Based in Covina · Serving California
California DMV License #OL84427
Start your title transfer
Tell us about your vehicle and the transfer. Our team will help you understand the next steps.
- Have your VIN and license plate handy
- Gather your title and transfer details
- Let us know if a document is missing
Start Title Transfer →Call (626) 240-5801
Starting an application does not complete a DMV transfer. Documents, eligibility, and fees must be confirmed.
A simpler path to your title transfer
You do not have to figure out every form on your own. Start with the information you have, and we’ll help you work through the details.
Tell us about the vehicle
Start your application with the vehicle, owner, and transfer information.
Review what is needed
We’ll help identify the paperwork, signatures, and applicable fees for your situation.
Complete the next steps
Provide the required documents and follow our instructions to move your request forward.
What kind of transfer do you need?
Private-party purchase
Get help transferring a vehicle you bought from another person into your name.
Gift or family transfer
Understand the paperwork for a gifted vehicle or a transfer between family members.
Owner or lienholder change
Ask about adding or removing an owner, a loan payoff, or updating title information.
Out-of-state title, inheritance, or a missing title? Contact our team so we can review your situation before you proceed.
Have these details ready
Your exact checklist depends on the transfer. Common items include:
- Vehicle VIN and license plate number
- California title with the required signatures
- Buyer, seller, and lienholder information, as applicable
- Purchase or gift date, price, and odometer information
- Smog certification or additional forms, when required
Keep your original documents. Photos or uploads may help with review, but originals may still be required. View California DMV title-transfer guidance ↗
Understand your fees
Your total depends on the vehicle and transfer. DMV fees, applicable taxes or penalties, our service charge, and any applicable $7 BPA fee are separate items.
Request a quote for your specific transaction.
Available delivery options
Shipping options apply to eligible items sent by our office after processing. They do not speed up DMV review or the DMV’s mailing of your title.
Title transfer questions, answered
Can I start my title transfer online?
Yes. Use our application to send your vehicle and transfer details. We’ll explain the remaining steps. Depending on your transaction, original documents or an in-person step may be required.
What if I do not have the title?
Contact us before proceeding. A replacement or transfer form may be needed, and the right process depends on the vehicle’s title and lienholder status.
Will I need a smog check?
Smog requirements depend on your vehicle and the type of transfer. Some exemptions apply. Our team can help you identify what to check for your situation.
How much will my title transfer cost?
There is no single total for every vehicle. Government fees, taxes, penalties, service charges, and delivery choices can affect the amount. Request a quote with your vehicle and transfer details.
How long does a transfer take?
Timing depends on complete documents, any outstanding requirements, and DMV processing. We’ll explain the next steps for your request. Overnight shipping does not mean overnight title processing.
Are you the California DMV?
No. Auto Express Tags is an independent, licensed and bonded California DMV registration service. You may also obtain services directly from the California DMV without our additional service charges.
Let’s get your paperwork moving.
Start online or talk with our Covina team about your title transfer.
Start Title Transfer →Get a Quote
961 N Azusa Ave, Suite 7, Covina, CA 91722 · (626) 240-5801
Auto Express Tags is an independent registration service, not the California DMV. Licensed & bonded · License #OL84427. Services are subject to document review and DMV requirements.