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Google Translate is not support in your browser. To translate this page, please install the Google Toolbar opens in new window. Registration for a Vehicle Purchased from a Private Party. Their signature is required on Line 1 of the title. If the seller is not the owner whose name is on the title, you will need a Bill of Sale signed by both the seller and the person whose name appears on the title. A record of the odometer mileage if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.
Make sure both the buyer and seller sign the form. When pricing your vehicle, it can be helpful to check existing online ads for cars like yours. Once you've completed that step, use Edmunds Appraisal tool to find out a fair value for your car.
You want to put your best foot forward for the potential buyer. Clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle before putting pictures online.
Take pictures and write up a description the more detailed information, the better. Here are some things you should think about including in your write-up:. When advertising your vehicle online, it's best to post to multiple sources.
Here are some reputable sites for selling:. This is the hard part. Once you've posted the ad, you'll likely start getting a good number of inquiries. It's up to you to weed through the noise and let serious buyers through to the test driving stage. Another thing to consider is: do you want to respond by email or by phone? It might be good to mention that in your ad as well. When you're meeting with potential buyers, make sure you're emphasizing the benefits of your car.
Don't get overzealous, though; car buyers will be naturally skeptical, so it's good to be upfront and honest. If your ad stated that the price is negotiable, this is where you start negotiating on price. Always start with a price that's higher than what you're willing to accept, and have an absolute lowest amount in mind. Once you've finalized the sale and accepted the form of payment, you'll need to hand over copies of the paperwork mentioned in Step 2 to the new owner.
The buyer will be responsible for completing the ownership transfer with the California DMV. You will need to notify the California DMV that you no longer own the car.
To do so, complete the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability online within five days of the sale. Right now the car market is hot, with prices and demand higher than ever. If you live in the Golden State and are selling your car on the private market as opposed to going to a dealership, you want to prepare ahead of time and learn how to sell a car in California.
Before selling your car, you want to get your paperwork in order and understand what documents you need to make the sale seamless. As the owner of the vehicle, you have the California Certificate of Title, that proves the car belongs to you.
If there are errors in the title, you can use form Reg Statement of Error or Erasure to remedy the issue. Other documents you may need as part of selling your car in California can include:. You can use this tool to find a qualified smog check station.
The smog certification is valid within 90 days, so you want to make sure it lines up with the timing of the sale. There are certain situations where you may not need a smog inspection. Your potential buyer will likely want to get a vehicle inspection to make sure everything is good to go with the car.
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