Defective Title Bond

This bond is required by the DMV when a vehicle's title is lost or defective.

NOTE: Include with your application, copies of proof of ownership (registration or bill of sale), and a paragraph explaining the circumstances as to why you have been unable to obtain the title.

The vehicle's year, make, model, vehicle identification number, and current estimated value are also needed. When completing the application, enter the current estimated value as the amount of the bond.

A Defective Title Bond is issued for the estimated value of the vehicle not the sale price.
For example, if a vehicle is being sold to a friend for $100 but the current value is estimated at $5,000, the bond would be issued for $5,000. The only exception is if the current value is more than the purchase price because of upgrades or improvements, since it cannot be verified that such modifications indeed increase the value of the vehicle. In this situation, the original selling price is used.

Defective Title Bond Application - Form 10 E

Motor Vehicle Defective Title Bond Inquiry
   

Fax Instructions

  1. Complete the necessary forms.
    DO NOT LEAVE FIELDS BLANK
  2. Sign and date the forms.
  3. Fax the completed forms and documentation to
    1-877-577-1722 or
    (209) 954-0800

    Please forward by U.S. Mail the original signed forms and documentation in addition to your faxed items

Mail Instructions

  1. Complete the necessary forms.
  2. Sign and date the forms.
  3. Mail the completed forms and documentation to:
    Sanguinetti & Co.
    7337 Pacific Avenue
    Stockton, CA 95207-1924