Redwood City, California
Redwood City DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for Redwood City and San Mateo County. Get your Redwood City bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the California DMV – Redwood City.
Redwood City Title & Registration Office
Office Name
California DMV – Redwood City
Address
2550 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
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
9.625%
Special requirements in San Mateo 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 Redwood City: ✓ 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 Redwood City 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: 9.625% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Redwood City Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Redwood City DMV
- Where is the DMV in Redwood City, California?
- The Redwood City title office is the California DMV – Redwood City, located at 2550 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061. 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 Redwood City?
- The title transfer fee in San Mateo County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 9.625%. California state rate 7.25% + San Mateo County district taxes 2.375%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Redwood City?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 9.625% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Redwood City?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the California DMV – Redwood 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.