Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for Santa Ana and Orange County. Get your Santa Ana bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the DMV Santa Ana Office.
Santa Ana Title & Registration Office
Office Name
DMV Santa Ana Office
Address
1330 E First St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone
(800) 777-0133
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM)
Title Transfer Fee
$23.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
9.25%
Special requirements in Orange County:
- Submit REG 138 within 5 days of sale
- Buyer must transfer title within 10 days
- Smog certificate required for vehicles more than 4 model years old
- Both parties should keep a copy of the bill of sale
Notarization in Santa Ana: ✓ Not Required
California does not require notarization for vehicle transfers.
Documents Required for Santa Ana 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: 9.25% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Santa Ana Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Santa Ana DMV
- Where is the DMV in Santa Ana, California?
- The Santa Ana title office is the DMV Santa Ana Office, located at 1330 E First St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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 Santa Ana?
- The title transfer fee in Orange County is $23.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 9.25%. California state base 7.25% + Orange County 0.5% + Santa Ana city 1.5%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Santa Ana?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $23.00 title fee plus 9.25% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Santa Ana?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the DMV Santa Ana Office to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.