Los Angeles, California
Documents Needed to Sell a Jet Ski in Los Angeles
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private jet ski sale in Los Angeles, California. File at the DMV Los Angeles – Downtown — title transfer fee: $15.00, sales tax: 10.25%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Jet Ski title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Jet Ski title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $15.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 10.25% of purchase price
- 6Proof of California insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in California
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.
Where to File in Los Angeles
Office
DMV Los Angeles – Downtown
Address
3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone
(800) 777-0133
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM)
Fees for Jet Ski Title Transfer in Los Angeles
Title Transfer Fee
$15.00
Sales Tax Rate
10.25%
Notarization
Not Required
Los Angeles city rate: 9.50% state + county base plus 0.75% city district tax
FAQ — Documents for Jet Ski Sale in Los Angeles
- What documents do I need to sell a jet ski in Los Angeles?
- To sell a jet ski in Los Angeles you need: a signed Jet Ski title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the DMV Los Angeles – Downtown.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a jet ski in Los Angeles, California?
- Yes. The DMV Los Angeles – Downtown requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a California-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the jet ski title transfer fee in Los Angeles?
- The title transfer fee in Los Angeles County is $15.00. Sales tax of 10.25% is also due at the time of registration. Los Angeles city rate: 9.50% state + county base plus 0.75% city district tax
- Where do I file a jet ski title transfer in Los Angeles?
- File at the DMV Los Angeles – Downtown, 3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM). Phone: (800) 777-0133.