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REG 138 (REV. 2/2012)
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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
NOTICE OF TRANSFER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
P. O. BOX 942859
SACRAMENTO, CA 94259-0001
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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
P. O. BOX 942859
SACRAMENTO, CA 94259-0001
IF YOU DO NOT FILE THIS FORM ONLINE AT dmv.ca.gov, COMPLETE AND MAIL
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THIS
THE
CARD TO DMV AND DETACH AND KEEP
PART FOR YOUR RECORDS
You are required by law to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within five (5) days from the date you
sell or otherwise dispose of a vehicle or vessel. This form is provided for use in reporting the sale or transfer to
the Department, and does not constitute application for transfer of ownership (title).
BEFORE YOUR NAME IS REMOVED FROM DMV’S RECORDS, THE NEW OWNER MUST APPLY FOR
TRANSFER USING THE ENDORSED CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP (TITLE) RECEIVED FROM YOU
AND THEY MUST COMPLETE ALL TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS.
When this form is properly completed and the information is recorded by DMV (see WARNING on reverse side),
liability for parking and/or traffic violations and civil litigation resulting from operation of the vehicle/vessel after
the date of sale, transfer, or lease return, becomes the responsibility of the subsequent new owner(s). You
may want to verify the new owner’s identification to ensure the new owner is providing you with accurate name
information. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records, as collection notices can be received months/
years after the vehicle has been sold; do not ignore any collection notice. California Vehicle Code (CVC) §5602
states the requirements for releasing liability and may be referred to for any liability disputes.
VEHICLE LICENSE OR CF NUMBER
MAKE OR BUILDER
YEAR MODEL
VEHICLE ID OR VESSEL HULL NUMBER
ODOMETER READING
DATE OF SALE, TRANSFER, OR LEASE RETURN
SELLING PRICE (IF VEHICLE IS GIFT, ENTER 0)
NAME OF NEW OWNER
ADDRESS OF NEW OWNER
REG 138 (REV. 2/2012)
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