If I transfer ownership of a car to my son (gift), does he have to pay the registration right away (CA)?

oklatom

How Is a Family Member Transfer Different from a Regular Transfer?
There are three primary differences between regular transfers and family member transfers:

1. A regular transfer requires smog certification in most cases before the vehicle can be registered in the new owner's name. A family member transfer does not require smog certification (See Smog Certification section) if the vehicle is currently registered and the biennial smog inspection is not due.

2. On a regular transfer, use tax based on the purchase price of the vehicle is due at the time of transfer. A family transfer is exempt from use tax with the exception of a transfer between siblings who are not minors. Transfers between siblings are exempt from smog certification regardless of age, unless a biennial smog is required.

3. A regular transfer requires the department to reestablish the vehicle value (reclassify) to determine the appropriate Vehicle License Fee due. The license fee is based on the purchase price or current market value of the vehicle. A transfer between family members is exempt from reclassification of the vehicle value.

To establish eligibility for the use tax or reclassification exemption, be sure to let the department know that this is a family member transfer.

What Do I Need to Do for a Family Transfer?
The DMV will require:

â€¢The California Certificate of Title properly signed or endorsed on Line 1 by the registered owner(s) shown on the title. You will need to complete the new owner information on the back of the title and sign it.
â€¢A Statement of Facts (REG 256) for use tax and smog exemption, if applicable.
â€¢Transfer fee.
â€¢Odometer disclosure for vehicles less than 10 years old. Refer to Odometer Mileage Reporting.

Thomas

When I transferred an old VW into my son name, all that he was charged was the title transfer (about $22). No use tax, and no other fees were required.

Since no money is changing hands, and it is staying at the same residence/address, it should be a minimal charge at your local DMV.

Teddybearalso

The only thing your son will have to pay is the Transfer fees for the Title and Registration. It is paid up until 4/14/11.

hopethishelps

The tag tax part (ad-valorem tax) is paid until 4/14/2011 but the new tag fee will have to be paid again because of owner transfer.

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