Registration in San Juan Capistrano

The State of California requests all citizens to register their vehicle at the DMV in California. This procedure will save time and effort when dealing with any DMV’s issue that may arise. The drivers will be requested to update their personal information and current state of the vehicle at every moment. Depending on the different type of registration the vehicle needs, a fee will have to be paid in order to complete the transaction.

Next you will find all the required documentation to register your vehicle at the DMV. Please bear in mind that all of this information is the one required for regular vehicles and motorcycles. 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.

New Vehicle: You will have to bring a Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) form.

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).

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

Title transfer fees receipt.

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

Registration of an used car in San Juan Capistrano

This transaction is called by the name: “Private party purchase Registration”. When purchasing a vehicle from another person the buyer will have 10 days to register the new vehicle under his/her name at the DMV. On the other hand, the seller of the vehicle, will have 5 days to notify the transfer of the vehicle’s title to the DMV.

To be able to change the ownership of the vehicle, it will be necessary to present the following paperwork:

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.

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

Motorcycles registration in San Juan Capistrano

When you purchased or have been given any kind of motor-clycled vehicle, it is necessary to register it at the DMV. You will be demanded of the following paperwork to be able to proceed with this:

California Certificate of Title of the motorcycle
An Insurance Certificate
Current California Motorcycle license
Applicable fees receipt.

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 in San Juan Capistrano

The following vehicles may have different requirements for its registration. If this is your case, please check the DMV official website before making your appointment.

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 San Juan Capistrano

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.

To proceed with the renewal of your registration you have to be sure you are in possession of:

Your vehicle’s license plate number
The Vehicle Identification Number, or the Hull identification number.
The renewal notice with your address updated.

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.

The renewal of special vehicles, or if there is a special scenario, you will have to use the online renewal system, as the self-service will not be possible. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to visit the official DMV website.

Replacement of your registration card in San Juan Capistrano

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.

The DMV facilitates the payment of the applicable fee 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 San Juan Capistrano

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/