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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Upon application for the transfer of the title or any interest of an owner or legal owner in or to a vehicle registered under this code, or for which a certificate of ownership has been issued without registration under Section 4452, other than upon a transfer to a chattel mortgagee and other than upon a transfer to a transferee not required under this code to obtain the issuance to the owner of a new certificate of ownership and registration card, there shall be paid the following fees:
(1) For a transfer by the owner of an automobile or motorcycle$15
(2) For a transfer by the owner of a trailer coach or commercial vehicle$15
(3) For a transfer by the legal owner$15
(4) When an application is presented showing a transfer by both the owner and legal owner of an automobile or motorcycle$15
(5) When an application is presented showing a transfer by both the owner and legal owner of a trailer coach or commercial vehicle$15
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 9255 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/vehicle-code/veh-sect-9255/
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