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Find California DMV Forms for driver licenses, title transfers, registration, accident reports, and more. All forms are free and fillable, with simple instructions to help you complete them and details on what you need before submitting.

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California DMV Forms List

All indexed CA DMV forms with form number, official name, and purpose. Click any form name for the filling guide and free PDF download.

CA DMV FORMS DIRECTORY

Form No

Form Name and Purpose

Category

REG 343

Application for Title or Registration

Apply for an original California title or registration. Required for out of state transfers and title changes.
Registration

REG 227

Application for Duplicate or Transfer of Title

Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged title. Also used to transfer ownership when the original title is unavailable.
Title

REG 262

Vehicle Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form

Required for title transfers without an original title on vehicles model year 2011 and newer. Must accompany REG 227.
Title

REG 256

Statement of Facts

Supplementary form for use tax exemptions, name corrections, body type changes, and other factual declarations.
Registration

REG 166

Lien Satisfied / Title Holder Release

Used by lienholders (banks, finance companies) to release their interest in a vehicle after loan payoff.
Title

REG 135

Bill of Sale

Documents the sale of a vehicle between buyer and seller as proof of purchase with price and signatures.
Title

REG 138

Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability

Sellers must file within 5 days of selling a vehicle to release liability for future violations and parking tickets.
Title

REG 101

Statement of Error or Erasure

Correct errors on a vehicle certificate of title during the title transfer process.
Title

California DMV Forms by Category

Not sure of the form number? Find the right form by what you need to do.

🪪 Driver License and ID Card Forms

DL 44

Driver License or Identification Card Application

New license, renewal, or state ID

DL 44C

Commercial Driver License Application

CDL application or class upgrade

DL 410 FO

Driver License Renewal by Mail Eligibility

Renew by mail while out of state

INF 1125

Request for Your Own Driving or Vehicle Record

Order your CA driving record

📋 Vehicle Registration Forms

REG 343

Application for Title or Registration

Initial registration and out of state transfers

REG 256

Statement of Facts

Tax exemptions, name corrections, declarations

DMV 14

Notice of Change of Address

Update address within 10 days of moving

REG 102

Certificate of Non Operation

Declare vehicle not in use

REG 156

Replacement Plates, Stickers, or Documents

Replace lost plates or stickers

REG 139

Vehicle Emission System Statement (Smog)

Smog certification for vehicle sale

REG 31

Verification of Vehicle

VIN verification for out of state vehicles

REG 4017

Permanent Trailer Identification Application

PTI for trailers

REG 195

Disabled Person Parking Placard or Plates

Disability placard or plate application

📋 Vehicle Title & Transfer Forms

REG 262

Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment

Transfer ownership without a clean title

REG 227

Application for Duplicate or Transfer of Title

Replace lost or damaged title certificate

REG 135

Bill of Sale

Proof of purchase between buyer and seller

REG 17

Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability

Seller’s liability release — file within 5 days

REG 260

Power of Attorney

Authorize someone to sign on your behalf

⚠️ Accident Report Forms

SR 1

Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California

File within 10 days if injury, death, or $1,000+ damage

SR 1P

Confidential Report of Traffic Accident (Private Property)

Accidents on private property without police response

How to Find and Use California DMV Forms

Four steps from choosing the right form to submitting it at the DMV.

1

Identify the Correct Form

Decide what you need to do, whether that is transferring a title, replacing a lost document, or registering a vehicle. Use the form table above or browse by category to find the matching form number.

2

Download the Official PDF

Click any form name to open its page with a direct link to the official fillable PDF hosted at dmv.ca.gov. Always download the latest version to avoid rejection.

3

Complete All Required Fields

Fill out every section as instructed. Many CA forms require signatures from all parties involved. Some also require notarization or a VIN inspection by a licensed verifier before submission.

4

Submit to the Appropriate Office

Submit online at dmv.ca.gov, by mail, or in person at any California DMV field office. Some transactions require in person visits. Check each form page for accepted submission methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about California DMV forms, downloading, and submitting.

Official California DMV forms are published free at dmv.ca.gov. Each form listed above links directly to the official PDF. Physical copies are also available at any of California’s 170+ DMV field offices.

Some transactions can be completed entirely online through the CA DMV Virtual Office at dmv.ca.gov, including registration renewals, address changes, and Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138). Most title transfers and original registrations require an in person visit.

For original registration you need REG 343 (Application for Title or Registration) along with proof of ownership, a smog certificate, proof of insurance, and payment of registration fees. For renewals, the CA DMV mails a renewal notice and you can renew online, by mail, or in person.

If the original title is available, both parties sign the back of the certificate. If the title is lost or damaged, use REG 227. For vehicles model year 2011 and newer without a title, REG 262 is also required. Sellers should file REG 138 within 5 days of the sale.

No. The DL 44 has a unique barcode assigned to each form and cannot be downloaded or printed at home. You must pick up a physical copy at any California DMV office or complete the application online through the DMV website.

California law requires filing SR 1 within 10 days of a collision that results in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000. This is separate from any police report and must be filed even if the other driver was at fault.

No. AllDMVForms is an independent, privately operated directory not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles or any government agency. All form links go directly to official sources at dmv.ca.gov.

CA DMV Quick Info

Agency: California Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone: 1 800 777 0133

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Pacific

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Most Searched CA Forms

REG 343 – Title/Registration

REG 227 – Duplicate Title

REG 262 – Transfer Form

REG 256 – Statement of Facts

DL 44 – Driver License App

SR 1 – Accident Report