Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for Santa Clara and Santa Clara County. Get your Santa Clara bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the California DMV – Santa Clara.
Santa Clara Title & Registration Office
Office Name
California DMV – Santa Clara
Address
3350 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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
9.125%
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 Santa Clara: ✓ 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 Santa Clara 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: 9.125% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Santa Clara Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Santa Clara DMV
- Where is the DMV in Santa Clara, California?
- The Santa Clara title office is the California DMV – Santa Clara, located at 3350 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051. 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 Clara?
- The title transfer fee in Santa Clara County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 9.125%. California state rate 7.25% + Santa Clara County district taxes 1.875%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Santa Clara?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 9.125% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Santa Clara?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the California DMV – Santa Clara to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.