How to Add or Remove a Name on a California Car Title: Marriage, Divorce and Co-Owners

Adding a spouse or removing an ex from your car title? Learn how AND and OR work on a California title, what to do when a co-owner will not sign, and which family transfers skip smog and use tax.

Lost or Stolen Registration Card or Sticker in California: How to Replace It Fast

Lost your registration card or had your sticker stolen? Here are the four ways to get a replacement in California, including same-day options, and what to do if your renewal sticker never arrived.

Paid Off Your Car Loan? How to Get the Lien Released and the Title in Your Name in California

Paid off your car loan but still no title? Here is how lien releases work in California for electronic and paper titles, plus what to do if your lender lost the title or went out of business.

Sold Your Car in California? How to File a Release of Liability Within 5 Days

Protect yourself after selling a vehicle. Learn why filing a release of liability in California within 5 days is essential to avoid parking tickets and legal headaches.

DMV Business Partner in Sacramento: What You Can Get Done Without Visiting the DMV

A licensed DMV business partner can finish most registration and title errands in one visit. Here is what Arden Auto Reg can and can't do, why fees differ, and what to bring.

Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) in California: When You Need One and How to Get It

Failed smog, waiting on plates, or stuck on an incomplete application? Here is when California issues a Temporary Operating Permit, how long it lasts, what it costs and when a one-day moving permit is your only option.

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