Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You should be able to sell a car in the state of California with an out-of-state title. You’ll simply need to hand over the title to the new owner so that they can begin the transfer process with the DMV.
The new buyer will also need to register the car in their name and purchase valid
Be sure to inform your current insurance company that you sold the car so you will not be held financially responsible for any potential accidents by the new owner.
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