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California Bill of Sale

California Form REG 135: Bill of Sale

REG 135 is California's official bill of sale form. It's most useful when the title itself doesn't have room for the sale price, since the DMV uses that figure to calculate use tax at registration.

Where to get REG 135

Free, fillable PDF from the California DMV forms library.

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How to fill out REG 135 for a private car sale

  1. 1

    Download REG 135

    Fill it in on-screen or print and complete it by hand.

  2. 2

    Enter the vehicle description

    Year, make, model, VIN, and license plate number.

  3. 3

    Enter seller and buyer information

    Full legal names and addresses.

  4. 4

    Enter the sale price and date

    Used by DMV to calculate use tax owed by the buyer.

  5. 5

    Sign — no notary needed

    California does not require notarization for a private sale.

  6. 6

    Buyer submits with REG 262

    The buyer files REG 135 alongside the title transfer form (REG 262) and, if applicable, a current smog certification.

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