Hey there, California friends. If you’ve just bought a vehicle via private sale and need to transfer the title into your name but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll walk you through the simple process of how to transfer a vehicle title in California online with eTags.

How To Transfer a Vehicle Title in California Online with eTags.

Step One.

Head over to our dedicated California title transfer page here, and click the yellow Get Started Here button.

Step Two.

From the drop-down menu, choose the state from which the vehicle is currently titled.

Step Three.

Specify which kind of California title transfer you require. Your choices will be:

1. Purchase/Sale: You bought a vehicle and need to transfer ownership to your name.
2. Family Transfer: This is a transfer between immediate family members or domestic partners.
3. Gift Transfer: For when you’ve received a vehicle as a gift and no money was exchanged.
4. Other: This option is for inheritance, court order, or similar cases.

Once you’ve chosen the appropriate transfer type, go ahead and click Next.

Step Four.

Identify the vehicle by entering the license plate number and last four digits of the VIN or the complete VIN (vehicle identification number). The VIN can be found on the title, on the dashboard of the driver’s side, and occasionally on the outer edge of the driver’s seat. After entering this information, click Next.

Step Five.

Provide your purchase date, the purchase price, and the current mileage of the vehicle. It’s very important to enter the correct details here, as this information will determine the fees for your transfer (and registration), along with any future assessments of value.

Step Six.

Provide the legal name (or names, if there will be two new owners) to be printed on the new title. For an individual (or partners) enter the first and last name(s). For a company, enter the full legal business name as documented on any letters of incorporation.

Step Seven.

Enter your contact information. You will need to supply:

1. An email address
2. A mobile phone number

Step Eight.

Review the details of your order on your summary page. You will have the chance to look over and edit the following sections:

• Contact information
• Order details

For any necessary corrections, click “Edit Contact Information” or “Edit Order.” You will also see a list of your estimated fees clearly displayed on the right side of the page. When you’re ready, click Checkout.

Step Nine.

Here you can browse through our terms and conditions and select your payment option. You can choose from:

1. Credit card
2. PayPal
3. Affirm

Enter your payment details, click Place Order, and it’s done! A California title trasnsfer expert will review your order and be in touch with any necessary further actions. Of course, if you have any questions or need assistance along the way, please feel free to reach out to us at any point. Because as always, at eTags, we’re here to help!