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What do I need to sell my car in California?
For a variety of reasons, I’ve decided to move away from California. Although I love my car, it’s not going to be coming with me. How can I sell it?
Drew Waterstreet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you decide to sell your car privately in California, you’ll need the following in order to complete the sale:
- Current vehicle title and transfer forms
- Smog certification andvehicle emission statement
- Odometer reading
- CarFax report (optional, but recommended) or maintenance records
- Signatures from both buyer and seller
Many steps in the car selling process are designed to ensure that the buyer knows exactly what they’ll be getting out of the vehicle.
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