California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Form REG 135, Bill of Sale Instructions

Enter the primary buyer's full printed name as it should appear on the title and registration.

Enter the co‑buyer's full printed name, if applicable; otherwise leave blank.

Enter the buyer's mailing/street address including apartment or unit number if applicable.

Enter the city for the buyer's mailing address.

Enter the state for the buyer's mailing address (postal abbreviation or full state name).

Enter the buyer's ZIP code for the mailing address (include leading zeroes if applicable).

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Enter the full printed name of the seller(s) transferring the vehicle/vessel.

Enter the full printed name of the buyer(s) receiving the vehicle/vessel.

Enter the first (left-most) digit of the two-digit month for the sale date (for example, enter 0 then 8 for August).

Enter the second (right-most) digit of the two-digit month for the sale date (for example, enter 8 for August).

Enter the first (left-most) digit of the two-digit day for the sale date (for example, enter 0 then 7 for the 7th).

Enter the second (right-most) digit of the two-digit day for the sale date (for example, enter 7 for the 7th).

Enter the first (left-most) digit of the two-digit year for the sale date (for example, for 2026 enter 2 then 6).

Enter the second (right-most) digit of the two-digit year for the sale date (for example, for 2026 enter 6).

Enter the total selling price of the vehicle/vessel.

If this transfer was a gift, enter the recipient's relationship to the seller (e.g., parent, spouse, friend); leave blank if not a gift. Fill only if 'Selling Price' is blank or zero.

Enter the gift value assigned to the vehicle/vessel. Fill only if 'Selling Price' is blank or zero.

Enter the full printed name of the first seller as shown on the form.

Enter the date the first seller signed this document.

Enter the driver’s license, identification, or dealer number for the first seller.

Enter the full printed name of the second seller (if applicable).

Enter the date the second seller signed this document.

Enter the driver’s license, identification, or dealer number for the second seller.

Enter the seller’s street mailing address, including apartment or unit if applicable.

Enter the city for the seller’s mailing address.

Enter the state for the seller’s mailing address (use the state abbreviation if appropriate).

Enter the postal ZIP code for the seller’s mailing address.

Enter the seller’s daytime telephone number, including area code.

Enter the vehicle or vessel identification number (VIN or hull ID) exactly as it appears on the title, registration, or certificate.

Enter the model year of the vehicle or vessel.

Enter the manufacturer or brand name of the vehicle or vessel (for example, Honda, Ford, Yamaha).

Enter the current license plate number or certificate-of-number (CF#) assigned to the vehicle or vessel as shown on the registration.

If applicable, enter the motorcycle engine serial number exactly as shown on the engine or title; leave blank if not applicable.