Santa Cruz, California
Documents Needed to Sell a UTV in Santa Cruz
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private utv sale in Santa Cruz, California. File at the California DMV – Santa Cruz — title transfer fee: $23.00, sales tax: 8.75%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed UTV title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
- 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed UTV 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 private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Where to File in Santa Cruz
Office
California DMV – Santa Cruz
Address
Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov for the nearest Santa Cruz, CA office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fees for UTV Title Transfer in Santa Cruz
Title Transfer Fee
$23.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.75%
Notarization
Not Required
California state rate 7.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
FAQ — Documents for UTV Sale in Santa Cruz
- What documents do I need to sell a utv in Santa Cruz?
- To sell a utv in Santa Cruz you need: a signed UTV title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the California DMV – Santa Cruz.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a utv in Santa Cruz, California?
- Yes. The California DMV – Santa Cruz 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 utv title transfer fee in Santa Cruz?
- The title transfer fee in Santa Cruz County is $23.00. Sales tax of 8.75% is also due at the time of registration. California state rate 7.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Where do I file a utv title transfer in Santa Cruz?
- File at the California DMV – Santa Cruz, Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov for the nearest Santa Cruz, CA office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.