Deal with a vehicle in California

You need to continue regular car payments, maintain vehicle registration, and then transfer the car's ownership. You cannot drive the car unless you have proper registration, and penalties will be charged if this is not done on time.

Follow instructions based on your specific situation (vehicle jointly owned, transferring without probate, etc.) by clicking here.

Additionally, if you need help dealing with driver’s licenses, license plates, or disabled person placards in the state of California, click here.