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<div class="col-md-9 mx-auto"> <div class="p-t-md lead"><p>Get or renew your California driver’s license, vehicle registration, and more. 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Resolve traffic tickets and keep your vehicle in shape with smog and repair services.</p> </div> <h2 class="m-b-0">Popular related services</h2> <div class="row m-b-lg"><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic3-1.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A crowded row of cars are parked the street in close proximity to one another." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/193/services/15/" class="link-before no-underline">Pay traffic ticket</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Find the appropriate county traffic court to pay or challenge your ticket.</p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic3-2.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A young man working at an auto repair shop shakes a customer’s hand." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/137/services/6/" class="link-before no-underline">Find a smog station</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Search for a smog station by location and service type, including STAR inspections.</p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic3-3.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A young Black woman in business attire smiles and holds up her driver’s license to a DMV worker." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/220/services/44/" class="link-before no-underline">Renew driver's license</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Skip the line and renew your driver’s license or identification card online. Your address must be up-to-date to renew.</p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic3-4.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A car key is attached to a car-shaped silver keychain and rests on top of a clipboard." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/175/services/1171/" class="link-before no-underline">Get low cost auto insurance</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Get auto insurance at low cost, affordable rates. To qualify, you must be income-eligible with a good driving record.</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> <hr /> <h2 class="lead m-t items-count" aria-live="polite" role="region"> 0 services <span class="sr-only">found</span> </h2> <div class="d-flex m-b-lg"> <label class="sr-only" for="searchbox">Filter by topic</label> <input type="search" id="searchbox" placeholder="Filter services" class="height-50 brd-solid-1 brd-color-light rounded-start flex-grow-1 p-l webkit-appearance-none" /> </div> <input type="hidden" id="defaultFilter" name="AgencyTags" value="DMV/Auto" />  <cagovhome-filterlist data-search-input-id="searchbox" data-result-count-query=".items-count" data-filter-storage-key="service" data-row-filter-key="ServiceId" data-filter-trigger-selector="input#defaultFilter" role="list"><div data-row-key="1194" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1194/" >Apply for a REAL ID/DL</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Apply for a REAL ID or DL using the DMV online portal. A California REAL ID or DL can be used for travel, proof of residency, personal identification, and other legal purposes. It serves as a government-issued photo identification that proves your identity, age, and legal presence in the United States, allowing you to access various services like opening bank accounts, voting, applying for jobs, purchasing alcohol, and most importantly, driving a vehicle in California if you choose to get a DL.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Apply for a REAL ID/DL</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1199" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/135/services/1199/" >CA Clean Truck Check</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Air Resources Board</p> <p class="service-description">The California Clean Truck Check uses the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M) program to regularly ensure vehicles have proper functioning emission control systems.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://cleantruckcheck.arb.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: CA Clean Truck Check</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1171" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/175/services/1171/" >California Low Cost Auto</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Insurance</p> <p class="service-description">California’s Low Cost Automobile (CLCA) Insurance program was established by the Legislature in 1999 and exists (pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 11629.7) as a program designed to provide income-eligible, good drivers with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California’s mandatory auto insurance law. California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status. The CLCA Insurance program is brought to you by the California Department of Insurance and is administered by the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan (CAARP).</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.mylowcostauto.com/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: California Low Cost Auto</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="47" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/47/" >Change Home Address</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">To change your address on your driver’s license (DL) or identification (ID) card, or on your vehicle/vessel online – it’s fast and easy from the convenience of your MyDMV account. Before you begin: • Be ready to login to your MyDMV account or create one. • Have your old and new addresses handy. • If changing the address for your vehicle or vessel, you will also need your most recent registration card and the address where your trailer coach or vessel is located (if applicable). A new driver license, identification card or registration card is not issued when changing your address. Temporary mailing addresses are not allowed.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/online-change-of-address-coa-system/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Change Home Address</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1202" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1202/" >Change to DMV paperless notices</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">DMV now offers paperless notices for driver's license and identification card or vehicle registrations. Use this service to update your preference.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/paperless-notices/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Change to DMV paperless notices</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="48" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/48/" >Change your Name or Gender</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">There are four steps to changing your name on your driver’s license and/or identification card and there are 3 steps to change your gender. Please select the Launch service button below to be taken to our Driver’s License or ID card Updates page for more information.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/updating-information-on-your-driver-license-or-identification-dl-id-card/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Change your Name or Gender</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1221" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1221/" >Fee Calculator</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">To help people plan for registration-related fees, DMV provides vehicle registration fee calculators.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/vehicle-registration-fee-calculator/calculate-my-fees/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Fee Calculator</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1170" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/175/services/1170/" >File a Complaint</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Insurance</p> <p class="service-description">Consumers will find help in filing a Consumer Complaint, or an Independent Medical Review Application. Providers will find help in filing a Health Care Provider Complaint, as well as accessing Independent Dispute Resolution Process (IDRP) request forms.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/101-help/index.cfm" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: File a Complaint</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1225" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1225/" >Find a DMV Form</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Most DMV transactions can be completed online through our Online Services or our Virtual Field Office, but sometimes a traditional form is still needed. The Launch service button below will take you to our online forms section.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://qr.dmv.ca.gov/portal/forms/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Find a DMV Form</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="6" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/137/services/6/" >Find a Smog Station</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Bureau of Automotive Repair</p> <p class="service-description">You can search by Station Name, County, City, Postal Zip-Code, or BAR Field Office area. Select the "STAR Certified Stations" box when searching for a STAR certified station.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.bar.ca.gov/consumer/smog-check-program" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Find a Smog Station</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="46" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/46/" >Find a Traffic School</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">With DMV's Occupational License Status Information System, you can find the latest list of traffic schools in your area.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-industry-services/occupational-licensing/occupational-license-lookup/traffic-school-list/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Find a Traffic School</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1157" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1157/" >Fleet and Asset Management</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">Auctions surplus property and state mobile equipment.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OFAM/Services" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Fleet and Asset Management</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1197" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1197/" >Get Your Vehicle Registration Status</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Use this service to check your vehicle registration status.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-status/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Get Your Vehicle Registration Status</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1121" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1121/" >Learn More about DMV for DACA</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have been authorized to apply for a DL/ID since June 15, 2012, upon presentation of documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information select the Launch service button below.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/what-is-real-id/real-id-info-non-u-s-citizens/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Learn More about DMV for DACA</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="7" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/137/services/7/" >Look Up Auto Repair Dealer License</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Bureau of Automotive Repair</p> <p class="service-description">When using this service, To look up a license, please enter either the person, business name, license number, city or county. If you're not sure of a person's name or a business name, partial names can be used to locate licensees. For example, if you think the last name of a person is Smith, enter Smith in the name box and then click on Find. All the Smiths will be displayed. You can also enter other criteria to help narrow down a search for a person or business. For example, if you want all the Smiths in Los Angeles, enter Smith in the Name box and Los Angeles in the City box. Then, click on Find. All the Smiths located in Los Angeles will be displayed. If you know the license number, enter only the numeric portion of the license number and click on Find to display a specific license.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://search.dca.ca.gov/?BD=21" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Look Up Auto Repair Dealer License</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1219" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1219/" >Mobile Driver License (DMV Wallet)</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Be among the first to carry your driver’s license on your phone by joining this voluntary pilot. The pilot is limited to 1.5 million participants, so sign up today.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/ca-dmv-wallet/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Mobile Driver License (DMV Wallet)</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1215" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1215/" >Online Appointment Scheduler</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">DMV offices do not provide services for vehicle registration renewal (with no changes), driver’s license/ID Card renewal (with no in-office requirements), driver’s license and vehicle records, or replacement driver’s licenses. These services must be done online, at a DMV kiosk, with a DMV business partner, or by mail. Use the “Get in Line” option (when available) for same day visits.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/appointments/select-appointment-type/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Online Appointment Scheduler</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1222" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1222/" >Register your Vehicle</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Sold your vehicle? Completing a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) lets DMV know that you are no longer responsible for parking/traffic violations or civil or criminal actions associated with the vehicle after the date of sale.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Register your Vehicle</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="43" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/43/" >Release of Liability</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Reporting the sale or transfer of a vehicle or vessel to the DMV does not constitute a transfer of ownership. The record is not permanently transferred out of your name until the DMV receives a completed application for transfer of ownership and payment of appropriate fees from the new owner. The vehicle record for International Registration Program (IRP) vehicles with IRP license plate number configurations may be submitted, however, the vehicle record for that license number will not be updated. When this form is properly completed and the information is recorded by the DMV, liability for parking and/or traffic violations and civil litigation resulting from operation after the date of sale becomes the responsibility of the new buyer.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/notice-of-transfer-and-release-of-liability-nrl/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Release of Liability</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="44" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/44/" >Renew Driver’s License or ID Card</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Renew your driver’s license and or ID card online before they expire.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/dl-renewal/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Renew Driver’s License or ID Card</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="45" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/45/" >Renew Your Vehicle Registration</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Renew your vehicle registration online before it expires.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-renewal/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Renew Your Vehicle Registration</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1200" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1200/" >Replacement Driver’s License Request</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">If your driver’s license (DL) has been lost, stolen, damaged or mutilated, a replacement DL can be requested using this system.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/replace-your-driver-license-or-identification-dl-id-card/online-duplicate-driver-license-request/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Replacement Driver’s License Request</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1211" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1211/" >Report an Issue or Complaint</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">The DMV Investigations Division (INV) and the Occupational Licensing Division (OL) protect the programs and interests of the department and public through active fraud/counterfeit detection, investigation, audit, and enforcement services. Use this service if you would like to file a complaint or report an issue.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/report-an-issue-or-complaint/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Report an Issue or Complaint</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1218" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1218/" >Request Vehicle Record</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">DMV maintains the public records of statistical information about vehicle registration, driver’s licenses, occupational licenses, and more. DMV’s online system allows you to print your vehicle/vessel registration record.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-vehicle-record-request/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Request Vehicle Record</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1158" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1158/" >Risk and Insurance Management</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">Provides risk management and insurance services to state agencies and other public entities.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/ORIM/Services" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Risk and Insurance Management</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="15" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/193/services/15/" >Traffic tickets</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Courts</p> <p class="service-description">Traffic tickets are handled at the county office in which the ticket was issued. This website can help you find the appropriate county traffic court to pay or challenge your ticket.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/traffic" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Traffic tickets</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1217" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1217/" >Transfer Title</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Any change of the current registered owner or lienholder (legal owner) of a vehicle or vessel/boat requires transferring the title to the new owner. Transfer of ownership between the seller and the buyer must be started with DMV within 10 days of the sale of the vehicle or boat.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-virtual-office/title-transfers/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Transfer Title</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1220" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/1220/" >View Driver's Handbooks</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Preparing for a drive test or knowledge test? Here’s what you need to know to pass your tests. Online handbooks are available in a variety of formats.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-handbooks/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: View Driver's Handbooks</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div> </cagovhome-filterlist> </div> </div> </div> </main> </div> <div class="section-understated d-print-none"> <div class="container py-4 pb-5"> <cagov-feedback data-endpoint-url="https://feedback.innovation.ca.gov/sendfeedback"> </cagov-feedback> </div>  </div> <aside class="p-b-md p-t-sm section-standout site-footer d-print-none"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> About </div> <a href="/about/about-this-website/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> About this website </a> <a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16" >State careers </a> <a href="https://data.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16" >California data </a> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> Support </div> <a href="https://www.sco.ca.gov/ppsd_cpod.html" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> State directory </a> <a href="/support/technical-help/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Technical help </a> <a href="/contact/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Contact </a> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> Campaigns </div> <a href="https://registertovote.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Register to vote </a> <a href="https://saveourwater.com/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Save our water </a> <a href="https://www.caiso.com/informed/Pages/Notifications/Default.aspx" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Flex alert </a> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> Alerts </div> <a href="https://www.chp.ca.gov/Pages/Amber-Alert.aspx" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Amber alert </a> <a href="https://calalerts.org/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Cal alerts </a> <a href="https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> My hazards </a> </div> </div> <a href="/website-accessibility-certification.html" class="no-underline font-size-14 d-block m-t-md" ><span class="ca-gov-icon-certificate" aria-hidden="true"></span>Website Accessibility Certification</a > </div> </aside>  <footer id="footer" class="global-footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="d-flex"> <a href="https://www.ca.gov" class="cagov-logo d-print-none"> <img src="/images/cagov-logo-flag-gradient.svg?v7F3A" alt="CA.gov icon" style="aspect-ratio:43/27" loading="lazy" /> </a> <ul class="footer-links d-print-none"> <li> <a href="/legal/conditions-of-use/">Conditions of use</a> </li> <li> <a href="/legal/privacy-policy/">Privacy policy</a> </li> <li> <a href="/legal/accessibility/"> Accessibility</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/sitemap/">Sitemap</a> </li> </ul> <p class="text-right copyright"> © <span id="thisyear"> <script> document.getElementById('thisyear').appendChild(document.createTextNode(new Date().getFullYear())) </script> </span> State of California </p> </div> </div> <button class="return-top"> <span class="sr-only">Back to top</span> </button> </footer> </body> </html>

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