Franchise Tax Board

Vehicle Registration Collections - DMV Related Information

  1. Where can I get a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability form?
  2. My vehicle is non-operational. What do I need to do?
  3. My vehicle was junked. What do I need to do?
  4. I no longer own the vehicle. What do I need to do?
  5. My vehicle is no longer located in California. What do I need to do?
  6. My vehicle was stolen. What do I need to do?
  1. Where can I get a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability?

    We sent a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability with the Demand for Payment Notice. You can also get and complete the form online at www.dmv.ca.gov.

  2. My vehicle is non-operational. What do I need to do?

    Call DMV at (916) 657-8120.

  3. My vehicle was junked. What do I need to do?

    Call DMV at (916) 657-8120.

  4. I no longer own the vehicle. What do I need to do?

    Complete the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138). Enter the date the vehicle was no longer in your possession. Take the completed form to your local DMV office or mail it to us in the envelope we provided with the billing notice.

  5. My vehicle is no longer located in California. What do I need to do?

    On the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138):
    • Check the box labeled out of state.
    • Enter the date the vehicle left California.
    • Sign and date the form.

    Take the form to DMV or mail it to us in the envelope we provided with the billing notice.

  6. My vehicle was stolen. What do I need to do?

    Call DMV at (916) 657-8120.