Registration in Marina del Rey

The California State requires that all citizens register their vehicle at the DMV office near their homes. All drivers will be requested to update their personal information and current state of the vehicle at every moment, this process will save time and effort when dealing with any issue that may arise. Depending on the type of vehicle registration the driver needs, a fee will have to be paid in order to complete the transaction.

The information and documents required for the registration of regular vehicles and motorcycles will be found in the following paragraphs. In the case you need to register a vessel or a special vehicle, please visit the official DMV website to be sure you have all the paperwork you need for your kind of vehicle.

New registration

If you purchased your vehicle at the dealership, that may mean that half of the Registration procedure has been made for you, as a lot of dealers have the authorization to proceed with it. If that is not your case, you will have to do the Registration yourself.

The Certificate of Title must be signed up for both parts (The seller and by yourself)

Title transfer fees receipt

For brand new Vehicles, you will have to bring a Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) form.

For an used Vehicle, the California Certificate of Title will be requested (if the vehicle is registered in another State, an out-of-state title will be necessary).

Depending on the different kind of vehicle you want to register, some other legal forms or certificates will be necessary, so before making your appointment, please check the DMV portal to verify the necessary paperwork.

Registration of an used vehicle in Marina del Rey

If you purchased your vehicle from another person you, as the buyer, will have 10 days to register the new vehicle title at the DMV. This transaction is under the name: “Private party purchase Registration”. The seller of the vehicle on the other hand, will have 5 days to notify the transfer of the vehicle’s title to the DMV.

If you have bought a vehicle from another person, you will have to notify the DMv about the new Title of the Vehicle:

Vehicle’s Title, or Pink Slip
The Bill of Sale
The vehicle’s record of odometer mileage
A Smog certificate
The fees receipt

This transaction can be made in person making an appointment to the DMV, or by regular mail.

Depending on the kind of vehicle you want to register, there may be different documentation required. Please check the official DMV website to assure you have the correct documentation before making your appointment.

Motorcycles registration in Marina del Rey

It is necessary to register at the DMV any kind of motorcycle vehicle you have purchased or have been given. To proceed with this, you will be demanded of the following documents:

The California Certificate of Title of the motorcycle
The Insurance Certificate of the vehicle
The Current California Motorcycle license of the driver
Applicable fees.

It is worth mentioning that all miniature vehicles (or pocket bikes) are exempt from any registration. This also means that these vehicles cannot be operated in public streets, as they don't comply with the Federal Safety Standards.

Also bear in mind, that all riders with at least 16 years or older, with a valid driver's license, are allowed to drive a motorized scooter in public streets. This vehicle is defined as: any vehicle that contains 2 wheels, a motor, handlebars, and a floorboard where you can stand on while riding it. In this case, helmets are mandatory, but this type of vehicle does not require any registration.

Special Vehicles

The special vehicles are those who have different characteristics from the regular vehicle, such as boats or vessels, modified vehicles, imported vehicles from outside America, Off highway vehicles, Revived vehicles, Commercial vehicles, and others.

All of these vehicles may have different requirements to process with its registration. If this is your case, please check the DMV official website before making your appointment.

Registration renewal in Marina del Rey

When a renewal of your vehicle's registration is needed, you can proceed using the different DMV tools at your disposal: by phone, online, at the kiosk or by regular mail.

First of all, you have to be sure you are in possession of:

The license plate number
Your VIN (Vehicle identification Number), or the HIN (Hull identification number)
The renewal notice with your current address

In the case you already count with this 3, you can use any of the Kiosk stations to complete your self-service renewal.

To be able to complete the “self-service renewal” bear in mind that a series of requirements will be demanded, so If you already count with these 3, you can use any of the Kiosk stations and proceed with your self- service renewal.

For the renewal of special vehicles or vessels, if there is any infraction or pending issues, the self-service will not be possible so you will have to use the online renewal system. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to visit the official DMV website.

Replacement of your registration card in Marina del Rey

In the case your registration card has been stolen, lost or damaged, you will have to request a replacement to the DMV. In order to proceed with this transaction you can submit an online application, or visit your local DMV office and do it in person.

This procedure will demand the payment of a fee. The DMV facilitates the payment of this amount by the online tool, or by mail to the address: Department of Motor Vehicles - Registration Operations - PO Box 942869 - Sacramento, California 94269-0001.

Registration fees in Marina del Rey

There are a lot of different factors that can influence this fee figures, like if you have had any infractions or violations to the Federal circulation laws .All registration fees will basically be based on the type of vehicle, its price and the city you are living in, plus the before mentioned if it applies.

You will need to request a replacement of your registration card to the DMV If your card has been lost, damaged or stolen.

This website is privately owned and is not affiliated with the DMV (State of California Department of Motor and Vehicles). Remember that we are never going to solicit any personal information, ID or credentials. Official California DMV website: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/