It appears my car's title is lost, and I need to sell the car. What's the next step for me?

Question

ugh, I suppose doing the paperwork over the internet isn't an option.

It looks like I have to apply for a duplicate title...?
http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/registration-faqs.php
Perhaps I can do this without ever stepping foot in the DMV...

Answer 1

Go to DMV and get a new title. It usually isn't too difficult or expensive.

You'll have a much harder time selling that car without it. Savvy car buyers will not even consider a car if the owner doesn't have title in hand.

Answer 2

I'm assuming the car is currently registered to you. If so, bring the registration when you go to DMV. You might get a document that will act as a replacement title, but even with this, a buyer may not want to give you his $$$ for something that *could* be incomplete.

You gotta make a trip to the DMV, and you'll need some patience until they crank out a replacement for you.

Before you go, take a bit around the house and see where the title might have fallen- where do you keep your important docs like passport, birth certificate, mortgage, stuff like that?

Answer 3

These people are correct in all they say.But,do you have the last registration of it?You'll need two things with you.The License plate number,and the Vehicle ID Number; VIN. This number tell you everything about the vehicle.You'll find it there.Take it with you,and you should have no troubles getting a new title.

Answer 4

You have to go to the DMV and obtain a new title for your car.

Answer 5

go to your local dmv and register for a lost title of course you can only do that in the state it was last registered in. there probaly a fee but it not usally much. most dmvs keep copies of tiles for this purpose.

Answer 6

go to the DMV and tell them you need to apply for a lost title, its easy and happens often

Answer 7

Go to DMV and explain that.They should issue replacement title for you.