Which DMV form to fill out?

[OneRedLT4]

Not sure where to post, so I'll do it here.

I have a couple vehicles in both mine and my ex's name. We both want to get our perspective vehgicles in our name alone. I'd like to download the form, print it, have it signed and turn it in. I can't figure out which form it is since it's not a sale or transfer, just removing someone from ownership.

Thanks!

 

[Diezel]

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr32.htm

IIRC you will need form # REG 262. It's not available online. You'll have to go to a DMV office.

 

[OneRedLT4]

Thanks!

 

[tgrrdr]

and, you need the f'in title! I've been going around in circles trying to get this done since the beginning of May! (actually, vehicle is in my name, trying to put it in my wife's name, but pretty much the same idea)

If you have the title I don't think you need the form. Just have ex sign a power of attorney form (which you can download) and you can sign everything yourself.

I actually called DMV, they called me back in 20 minutes or whatever (so I didn't have to wait on hold) and answered all my questions, gave good advice.

If you think it's going to be an issue you can do a statement of facts to explain why one or both of you shouldn't have to pay tax on the transaction but if you're both on the title that may not be required. You also don't want to trigger a smog inspection.

remove spouses name from title

Vehicle Transfer in California
California law treats any change in the registered or legal ownership of a vehicle as a transfer of ownership, including the simple removal of the name of one owner. In general, to transfer ownership of a vehicle, the owner relinquishing title and the owner taking title must both sign the certificate of title. This means that both you and your spouse must sign the document.

Certificate of Title
The appearance of California's certificate of title has changed over the years. Before 1988, the certificate was 4 by 5 inches and known as "the pink slip." Certificates issued since 1988 are slightly bigger and rainbow-hued. Regardless of which type of certificate you have for your car, your spouse, as the owner relinquishing title, signs where designated on the front page. As the owner taking title, you sign on the back and note your address and telephone number.

Statement of Facts
If you sell your vehicle to a stranger in California, you typically must submit proof that the car recently passed a smog test and pay a use tax. The transfer of vehicle ownership from one spouse to another is exempt from both of these requirements. In order to justify the exemption, the transferring owner must complete a DMV Statement of Facts form documenting that the transfer is between spouses who are divorcing. You can obtain the form from the DMV website, a DMV office or a legal document provider.

Transfer Fee and Registration
Since your transaction is a transfer between spouses, you do not have to pay a renewal registration fee unless your registration happens to be due at the same time. Title transfers between family members, however, do incur a transfer fee. As of 2012, the amount of the transfer fee is $15. If you take a check for that amount and other requisite documents to the DMV office nearest you, the DMV will issue a new registration card and mail a new certificate of title to you within 60 days.