California plates, tags & titles for out-of-state dealers.
Selling to a California buyer? Send DMV.AI the deal, or do it yourself with our California fee calculator, sales tax lookup, form filler and title checklist.
What to know in California
- Vehicle License Fee: 0.65% of the vehicle's value
- Smog certificate and VIN verification for out-of-state cars
- Sales/use tax by buyer's city (7.25%–10.75%)
- Register within 20 days of entering California
How it's filed
Our partners file California title and registration work through the DMV's business partner channel.
Sales tax
7.25% statewide base plus district taxes where the buyer lives, 7.25% to about 10.75% total.
Dealer Tools
Every California tool is included in the same $89/month plan as New York and the other states.
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California Dealer Tools
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California forms we complete
Official source: California Department of Motor Vehicles · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
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