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Special situation California

Correct a title or registration record in California

Choose this path when the record exists but contains a material error affecting ownership, mailing, lien, or vehicle identity details.

Open official starting point Open California renewal

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What to bring

  • current title or registration record details
  • supporting documents that prove the correction
  • updated owner, address, or vehicle-detail information

Likely next steps

  1. Identify whether the issue is a title transfer/change problem or a registration-information update before you file the correction.
  2. Gather the current title or registration record plus the documents that prove the correct information.
  3. Use California's update or field-office guidance below to confirm whether the correction can be completed online, by mail, or in person.
  4. Do not rely on a title or registration record with material errors when you still need to sell, transfer, or renew the vehicle.