Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for Garden Grove and Orange County. Get your Garden Grove bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the California DMV – Garden Grove.
Garden Grove Title & Registration Office
Office Name
California DMV – Garden Grove
Address
11301 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone
(800) 777-0133
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM)
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
8.75%
Special requirements in Orange County:
- Submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) to the CA DMV within 5 days of sale
- Seller must sign the title certificate and provide odometer disclosure
- Buyer has 10 days to transfer title; $15 title transfer fee due at DMV
- Smog certificate required for most vehicles older than 4 model years
Notarization in Garden Grove: ✓ Not Required
California does not require notarization for a standard vehicle bill of sale; a REG 135 or written bill of sale with both signatures is sufficient.
Documents Required for Garden Grove Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.75% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Garden Grove Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Garden Grove DMV
- Where is the DMV in Garden Grove, California?
- The Garden Grove title office is the California DMV – Garden Grove, located at 11301 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM). Phone: (800) 777-0133.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Garden Grove?
- The title transfer fee in Orange County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.75%. California state rate 7.25% + Orange County/Garden Grove district taxes 1.50%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Garden Grove?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 8.75% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Garden Grove?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the California DMV – Garden Grove to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.