Registration and title help for Fair Oaks
Plenty of Fair Oaks driveways hold a car that has been in the family for years. When it is time to pass it on, sell it or simply renew it, we can handle the paperwork by appointment, a short drive north in Citrus Heights.
Passing a car to family
Handing a car down to a son, daughter, spouse or grandchild is simpler than a sale, but it still needs the right forms. For family transfers and gifts, the DMV asks for the title plus a Statement of Facts (REG 256), along with a transfer fee.
Smog is the question we hear first. According to the DMV, a vehicle received from a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent or grandchild generally does not need a smog inspection. The exception: if that relative bought the car for you without first titling it in their own name, an inspection is required. We check which case applies before anything is processed.
When the owner has passed away
If you are settling a parent's estate, the DMV lets an heir transfer many vehicles with the title, a death certificate and an Affidavit for Transfer Without Probate (REG 5), within its value limits. It is a hard time to be dealing with forms. Bring what you have, and we will tell you plainly what is still needed.
Older cars and long-held titles
A car that has been parked for a while may have expired registration, a title that still shows an old address, or a smog check that is overdue. We look at the whole picture in one visit and tell you what the DMV will ask for, so there are no surprises later.
Getting to Auburn Blvd from Fair Oaks
Most of Fair Oaks is about 10 to 20 minutes from us without getting on a freeway.
- From Fair Oaks Village and the south end, drive north on Sunrise Blvd and turn west on Madison Ave.
- From neighborhoods near Hazel Ave, pick up Madison Ave and head west.
- Then turn north on Dewey Drive toward Greenback Lane. Our office, at 6381 Auburn Blvd, Suite A, is just beyond, in the shopping area near Walmart, Costco and Sam's Club.
The DMV field offices near Fair Oaks
The closest DMV field offices are in Carmichael, at 5209 North Ave, and in Folsom, on East Bidwell Street. Either is a good choice if you want to go direct. Booking a set time with us is an alternative to waiting in line, with evening and Saturday appointments. We are a private business contracted through the DMV Business Partner Automation program, not the DMV.
What we can take care of
Title transfers
Family gifts, inherited vehicles and private sales. Read about title transfers.
Renewals
Current or lapsed registration on the car in the garage. Renewal details.
Salvage titles
Paperwork for a salvage or rebuilt vehicle, with repair shop referrals. Salvage title help.
Dealer paperwork
Deal processing and records for independent dealers. Dealer services.
Look over the what to bring list before your visit. Replacing that older car? Our sister dealership, Trusted Quality Auto Sales, is at our address. We speak Arabic as well as English.
Fair Oaks FAQ
Does a car I got from my parents need a smog check?
Usually not. The DMV says a vehicle received from a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent or grandchild generally does not need one, unless the relative bought it for you without titling it in their name first.
Can you help transfer my late parent's car to me?
Yes. Bring the title and a death certificate, and we will review what the transfer requires. The DMV lets an heir transfer many vehicles with an Affidavit for Transfer Without Probate (REG 5), within its value limits.
How long is the drive from Fair Oaks?
Usually about 10 to 20 minutes, using Sunrise Blvd and Madison Ave. We are at 6381 Auburn Blvd, Suite A, in Citrus Heights.
Is your fee separate from DMV fees?
Yes. We are a private business, not the DMV, and our service fee is added to the DMV fees for your transaction.
Other areas we serve
We also welcome customers from these nearby communities.
Ready to get it done?
Appointment only, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 9pm.