A Statement of Error or Erasure (REG 101) form is required for any erasure and/or lined out information on the California Certificate of Title. For example, if an individual’s signature appears on the title in error and is lined out, a REG 101 must be completed by that individual explaining the error.
A REG 101 is not required if the name of the current registered owner or new purchaser is printed or signed on the dealer endorsement line.
Dealers and financial institutions may certify to errors in signatures, including their own, made on the California Certificate of Title by a representative of the dealer or financial institution. For errors made by other than a dealer or financial institution, the REG 101 must be completed and signed by the individual whose signature appears on the title in error.
Exception: When a printed name or address is lined out, the individual who made the entry in error may complete the REG 101.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool.
The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version.
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