Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
California vehicle title transfer office for Santa Maria and Santa Barbara County. Get your Santa Maria bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the California DMV – Santa Maria.
Santa Maria Title & Registration Office
Office Name
California DMV – Santa Maria
Address
616 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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
8.75%
Special requirements in Santa Barbara 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 Maria: ✓ 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 Maria 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: 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 Santa Maria Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Santa Maria DMV
- Where is the DMV in Santa Maria, California?
- The Santa Maria title office is the California DMV – Santa Maria, located at 616 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454. 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 Maria?
- The title transfer fee in Santa Barbara County is $15.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.75%. California state rate 7.25% + Santa Barbara County district taxes 1.50%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Santa Maria?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $15.00 title fee plus 8.75% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Santa Maria?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the California DMV – Santa Maria to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.