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VIRP 11.055: Replacement Titles

Transfers

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 11.055 (Replacement Titles) covers a properly endorsed Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) (PDF) form may be accepted for any transfer of a California-registered vehicle. However, the California Certificate of Title is the only document that can be used to release the lien of a vehicle two model years old or newer. Part of Transfers. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • A properly endorsed Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) (PDF) form may be accepted for any transfer of a California-registered vehicle….
  • However, the California Certificate of Title is the only document that can be used to release the lien of a vehicle two model years old or newer.

Important Facts

Manual section
11.055
Chapter
Transfers
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview
VIRP 11.055: Replacement Titles | California DMV Registration Manual – Tags Clinic