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Use this bill of sale when selling a horse trailer in Santa Clarita, California. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
California DMV – Santa Clarita
Address
Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov to find the nearest Santa Clarita office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$23.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.25%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
7.25% base; county/city adds 0.25–3.25% (total up to 10.75%)
California does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Santa Clarita County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Santa Clarita is in Santa Clarita County. Title transfers are handled by the California DMV – Santa Clarita at Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov to find the nearest Santa Clarita office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 7.25%. 7.25% base; county/city adds 0.25–3.25% (total up to 10.75%).
No. California does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $23.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 7.25% is collected at the time of title transfer.