Yuba City, California
How to Fill Out a Yuba City Golf Cart Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a golf cart bill of sale in Yuba City, California (Form REG 135). Includes the exact California DMV – Yuba City location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$23.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.75%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Yuba City Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the California DMV – Yuba City.
- 2
Record Golf Cart details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the California title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. California does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
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Submit to the California DMV – Yuba City
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov for the nearest Yuba City, CA office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $23.00 and sales tax at 8.75%.
Yuba City Title & Registration Office
Office
California DMV – Yuba City
Address
Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov for the nearest Yuba City, CA office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Yuba City County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local California title office within the required timeframe
- Use tax applies to private party purchases at the same rate
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the CA DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Golf Cart Bill of Sale in Yuba City
- Where do I file a golf cart bill of sale in Yuba City?
- File at the California DMV – Yuba City, located at Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov for the nearest Yuba City, CA office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Yuba City?
- The title transfer fee in Yuba City County is $23.00. Combined sales tax rate: 8.75%. California state rate 7.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Does Yuba City, California require notarization for a golf cart bill of sale?
- No. California does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
- What form do I use for a golf cart bill of sale in California?
- California uses Form REG 135 for golf cart title transfers. You can download it from the California DMV – Yuba City or generate a state-compliant version at BillOfSaleNow.