BillOfSaleNow

Sacramento, California

Documents Needed to Sell a Semi Truck in Sacramento

Everything the seller and buyer need for a private semi truck sale in Sacramento, California. File at the DMV Sacramento – Broadway Office — title transfer fee: $23.00, sales tax: 8.75%.

Seller Must Provide

  • 1Signed Semi Truck 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 Semi Truck title from seller
  • 2Signed bill of sale
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $23.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax: 8.75% of purchase price
  • 6Proof of California insurance (required before registration)

Notarization: ✓ Not Required in California

California does not require notarization for vehicle transfers.

Where to File in Sacramento

Office

DMV Sacramento – Broadway Office

Address

4700 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820

Phone

(800) 777-0133

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM)

Fees for Semi Truck Title Transfer in Sacramento

Title Transfer Fee

$23.00

Sales Tax Rate

8.75%

Notarization

Not Required

California state base 7.25% + Sacramento County/city district taxes 1.5%

FAQ — Documents for Semi Truck Sale in Sacramento

What documents do I need to sell a semi truck in Sacramento?
To sell a semi truck in Sacramento you need: a signed Semi Truck title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the DMV Sacramento – Broadway Office.
Is a bill of sale required to sell a semi truck in Sacramento, California?
Yes. The DMV Sacramento – Broadway Office 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 semi truck title transfer fee in Sacramento?
The title transfer fee in Sacramento County is $23.00. Sales tax of 8.75% is also due at the time of registration. California state base 7.25% + Sacramento County/city district taxes 1.5%
Where do I file a semi truck title transfer in Sacramento?
File at the DMV Sacramento – Broadway Office, 4700 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Thu until 6:00 PM). Phone: (800) 777-0133.

Trusted by private vehicle sellers nationwide

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

$60–$85 mobile notary

Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.

Source: Thumbtack / NNA