Milpitas, California
Milpitas DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for Milpitas and Santa Clara County. Get your Milpitas bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the California DMV – Milpitas.
Milpitas Title & Registration Office
Office Name
California DMV – Milpitas
Address
1275 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
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
9.375%
Special requirements in Santa Clara 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 Milpitas: ✓ 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 Milpitas 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: 9.375% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Milpitas Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Milpitas DMV
- Where is the DMV in Milpitas, California?
- The Milpitas title office is the California DMV – Milpitas, located at 1275 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035. 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 Milpitas?
- The title transfer fee in Santa Clara County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 9.375%. California state rate 7.25% + Santa Clara County/Milpitas district taxes 2.125%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Milpitas?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 9.375% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Milpitas?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the California DMV – Milpitas to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.