National City, California
National City DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for National City and National City County. Get your National City bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the California DMV – National City.
National City Title & Registration Office
Office Name
California DMV – National City
Address
Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov for the nearest National City, CA office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$23.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
8.75%
Special requirements in National City County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local California title office within the required timeframe
- Use tax applies to private party purchases at the same rate
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
Notarization in National City: ✓ Not Required
California does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Documents Required for National City Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $23.00
- 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 National City Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — National City DMV
- Where is the DMV in National City, California?
- The National City title office is the California DMV – National City, located at Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov for the nearest National City, CA office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in National City?
- The title transfer fee in National City County is $23.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.75%. California state rate 7.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in National City?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $23.00 title fee plus 8.75% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in National City?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the California DMV – National City to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.