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This section and the Lien satisfied (REG 166) form cannot be used for non-ELT participants with vehicles 2 model years old or newer. The legal owner (i.e., bank, finance company, etc.) of record must apply for a duplicate title first, and then release interest on the actual title.
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An Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) form must be completed by the legal owner/lienholder (LO) of record for a vehicle two model years old or newer or by the registered owner (RO), when there is no LO on record, and submitted with the replacement fee.
Form REG 227, Application for Duplicate or Paperless Title , is a legal document completed by California residents who want to request a duplicate certificate of title if the original document is not available and transfer the vehicle or vessel to the new owner.
Before you begin: Have the California Certificate of Title with you. Make sure the title has been signed by the buyer (s), seller (s), and lienholder (if applicable). If you do not have the title, complete an Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227). Have the following:
The undersigned lienholder (legal owner of record) certifies release of interest in the vehicle/vessel. For vehicles 2 model years old and newer, the legal owner (i.e., bank, finance company, etc.) of record must apply for a duplicate title first, and then release interest on the actual title.
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