Vehicle registration help at our San Pedro counter.
Renewals, title transfers, out-of-state transfers, VIN verification and more. Walk in with your paperwork; we review it with you and quote every fee before anything is processed.
Our office801 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Registration services we offer
Bring your paperwork to our counter and we will take it from there.
Renewal & replacement plates/stickers
Renew your registration and get replacement plates or stickers if yours were lost, stolen or damaged.
Title transfer
Transfer ownership when you buy or sell a vehicle, including the paperwork for both buyer and seller.
Out-of-state transfer
Register a vehicle you are bringing to California from another state, from VIN check to new registration.
VIN verification
We verify the vehicle identification number in person at our office, as required for many out-of-state and title transactions.
Duplicate title / registration
Request a replacement California title (pink slip) or registration card if the original was lost or damaged.
Release of liability
Report the sale or transfer of your vehicle so you are no longer responsible for it after it leaves your hands.
Four simple steps
Walk in or call
Walk in or call (310) 833-6620. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.
Bring your documents
Bring the documents listed below for your transaction.
Review & fees up front
We review your paperwork and tell you all fees (our service fee and the state DMV fees) before we process anything.
We submit it
We submit the transaction and give you your receipt, plus your stickers or plates when they are issued.
What to bring
Registration renewal
- Your renewal notice or license plate number
- Smog certificate (if required)
- Proof of insurance
- Payment
Title transfer
- California title (pink slip) signed by the seller and buyer
- Bill of sale
- Odometer reading
- Smog certificate (if required)
Out-of-state transfer
- Out-of-state title and registration
- VIN verification
- Smog certificate
- California proof of insurance
- Photo ID
VIN verification
- Bring the vehicle to our office
- Its title or registration
Requirements can vary by vehicle. Call us at (310) 833-6620 and we will tell you exactly what you need.
You see every fee before we start
Every registration transaction has two parts: the state DMV fees, which are set by California, and our service fee for handling the paperwork. Our service fee varies by transaction, is separate from and in addition to state DMV fees, and is quoted to you before we process anything. You decide whether to go ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Are you the DMV?
No. We are a private registration service licensed by the DMV (License No. 87204), but we are not part of the DMV. You can also complete these services directly with the DMV at dmv.ca.gov at no additional fee.
What do you charge?
Our service fee depends on the transaction and is separate from, and in addition to, state DMV fees. We tell you the exact amount before we process anything, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. You can also call ahead at (310) 833-6620 to ask what to bring.
What areas do you serve?
Customers come to us from San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Long Beach and across the Harbor Area. Our office is at 801 S Gaffey St, at 8th Street.
See what our neighbors say
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Questions before you come in?
Send us a quick note or stop by the office. Either way, a real person at our San Pedro counter will help.
Visit our office
Walk-ins welcomeSan Pedro, CA 90731
| Monday – Friday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |