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Appointments

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

DMV services are available to RCU Members only. We can only renew California registrations at this time.

Services we offer

Registration Renewals

Renew your vehicle registration.
We can only renew California registrations at this time.

Replacement Registration Credentials

Obtain a replacement registration card and/or stickers for California registrations that have been lost, stolen, or not received.

Address Change

Change your California address with California DMV on your registration card (for registration and titles only, not available for driver’s licenses).

VIN Verification

Vehicle verification done by a licensed verifier, used for California title corrections or out-of-state title transfers.

Duplicate California Title

Order a duplicate for California titles that have been lost, stolen, or not received.

California Title Transfer of Ownership

Change registered owner(s) on California title and registration due to a private party sale, family transfer, or gift transfer.

What you will need for all appointments

Photo ID

Bring your valid photo ID.
For title transfers, all involved parties need to bring a valid photo ID.1

Vehicle registration

Bring a copy of your current registration card that indicates you are the registered owner.

Additional documents needed

Payment for registration fees

If your California registration is expiring within 75 days of your appointment, full fees for your next year's registration will be assessed and due.

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Renewal notice

If you want to complete your California registration renewal.

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Original vehicle title

If you need a VIN verification done on your vehicle.

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California title free of a lien/lien holder

If you want to transfer a vehicle title to your name.

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Smog certificate (if applicable)

If you want to transfer a vehicle title to your name, renew your registration, or duplicate title.

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Good to know

Method of payment

Your Redwood Credit Union account is the preferred method of payment for RCU DMV services. We also accept credit cards however a 3.5% surcharge will be assessed.
We cannot accept cash.

Fees

California Title Transfer of Ownerships will be charged a $12.50 processing fee.
Registration renewals, replacement credentials, address changes, and duplicate titles will be charged a $10.20 processing fee.

Services not available at RCU

Some services must be handled with California DMV directly.

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Count on a good experience

During the appointment, we’ll help you choose the right services for your needs, open your account, and make sure you have secure, convenient access 24/7 with RCU online or mobile banking.

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Not a Member?

DMV services are available only to current RCU Members. Apply now to enjoy this and the many other benefits of membership.

  • 1If the family member/friend will not be present, you must obtain their required information/signature on the California title prior to your appointment.

    2Select services may also be available at AAA locations.

    Redwood Credit Union offers California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) services to RCU Members as a Member service and convenience. Certain restrictions may apply. DMV services may be provided through RCU’s partner, Dealertrack or by RCU directly. Please note RCU is not owned, operated, or governed by the CA DMV.

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