BillOfSaleNow

Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana Farm Equipment Bill of Sale Requirements

Complete requirements checklist for a farm equipment bill of sale in Santa Ana, California (Form REG 135). Includes exact fees, notarization rules, and where to file at the DMV Santa Ana Office.

Title Transfer Fee

$23.00

Sales Tax Rate

9.25%

Notarization

Not Required

Required Fields — Santa Ana Farm Equipment Bill of Sale

All of the following must appear on a valid farm equipment bill of sale in Santa Ana, California per Form REG 135:

  • Full legal name and current address of seller
  • Full legal name and current address of buyer
  • Agreed sale price (in numerals and words)
  • Date of sale
  • Farm Equipment year, make, model, and body style
  • 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Signature of seller
  • Signature of buyer

Notarization in Santa Ana: Not Required

California does not require notarization for a farm equipment bill of sale. California does not require notarization for vehicle transfers. Both parties simply sign and date the completed form in the presence of each other.

Where to File — Santa Ana Title Office

Office

DMV Santa Ana Office

Address

1330 E First St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Phone

(800) 777-0133

Hours

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

Additional requirements in Orange County:

  • Submit REG 138 within 5 days of sale
  • Buyer must transfer title within 10 days
  • Smog certificate required for vehicles more than 4 model years old
  • Both parties should keep a copy of the bill of sale

What to Bring to the CA DMV

  • 1Completed, signed farm equipment bill of sale
  • 2Farm Equipment title signed over by seller on the back
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $23.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax (9.25% of sale price)

FAQ — Farm Equipment Bill of Sale Requirements in Santa Ana

What are the required fields on a farm equipment bill of sale in Santa Ana?
A valid farm equipment bill of sale in Santa Ana, California must include both parties' full legal names and addresses, sale date, agreed sale price, VIN, year, make, model, and signatures of buyer and seller.
What is the title transfer fee for a farm equipment in Santa Ana?
The title transfer fee in Orange County is $23.00. The farm equipment sales tax rate is 9.25%. California state base 7.25% + Orange County 0.5% + Santa Ana city 1.5%
Is notarization required for a farm equipment bill of sale in Santa Ana?
No. California does not require notarization for vehicle transfers.
Where do I file a farm equipment title transfer in Santa Ana?
File the title transfer at the DMV Santa Ana Office, 1330 E First St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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