Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. Get your Los Angeles bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the DMV Los Angeles – Downtown.
Los Angeles Title & Registration Office
Office Name
DMV Los Angeles – Downtown
Address
3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
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
10.25%
Special requirements in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles: ✓ 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 Los Angeles 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: 10.25% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Los Angeles Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Los Angeles DMV
- Where is the DMV in Los Angeles, California?
- The Los Angeles title office is the DMV Los Angeles – Downtown, located at 3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007. 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 Los Angeles?
- The title transfer fee in Los Angeles County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 10.25%. Los Angeles city rate: 9.50% state + county base plus 0.75% city district tax
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Los Angeles?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 10.25% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Los Angeles?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the DMV Los Angeles – Downtown to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.