{"id":29560,"date":"2026-05-28T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=29560"},"modified":"2026-05-28T07:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:06:55","slug":"how-to-transfer-a-vehicle-title-in-california-online-with-etags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-a-vehicle-title-in-california-online-with-etags\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Transfer a Vehicle Title in California Online with eTags."},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey there, California<\/a> friends. If you\u2019ve just bought a vehicle via private sale and need to transfer the title into your name but don\u2019t know where to start, you\u2019ve come to the right place. In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through the simple process of how to transfer a vehicle title in California online with eTags.<\/p>\n

How To Transfer a Vehicle Title in California Online with eTags. <\/strong><\/h1>\n

Step One.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Head over to our dedicated California title transfer page here,<\/a> and click the yellow Get Started Here button.<\/p>\n

Step Two.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From the drop-down menu, choose the state from which the vehicle is currently titled.<\/p>\n

Step Three.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Specify which kind of California title transfer you require. Your choices will be:<\/p>\n

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  1. Purchase\/Sale: You bought a vehicle and need to transfer ownership to your name.<\/li>\n
  2. Family Transfer: This is a transfer between immediate family members or domestic partners.<\/li>\n
  3. Gift Transfer: For when you\u2019ve received a vehicle as a gift and no money was exchanged.<\/li>\n
  4. Other: This option is for inheritance, court order, or similar cases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you\u2019ve chosen the appropriate transfer type, go ahead and click Next.<\/p>\n

    Step Four. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

    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\u2019s side, and occasionally on the outer edge of the driver\u2019s seat. After entering this information, click Next.<\/p>\n

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    Step Five.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Provide your purchase date, the purchase price, and the current mileage of the vehicle. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

    Step Six.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    Step Seven. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Enter your contact information. You will need to supply:<\/p>\n

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    1. An email address<\/li>\n
    2. A mobile phone number<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"Transfer<\/p>\n

      Step Eight.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Review the details of your order on your summary page. You will have the chance to look over and edit the following sections:<\/p>\n