How do I transfer a car title under my name in California?

Question

Person A sold the car to Person B. I bought the car from Person B. However, the title was never transferred to Person B. Person A, however, submitted the release of liability form to DMV. Person A and Person B need to fill out a Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form before I can transfer the title under my name,  but neither Person B nor I don't have contact of Person A. I have the title of the car, and I know it's still possible to put the car under my name without Person A's signature, but would would be the requirements, and how long would it take? 
Thank you

R K · Accepted Answer

if person A signed off on the title and person B didn't sign on as the new owner, just sign your name where it says new owner.

You may be right · Answer

Did the original person sign the title,  then sell it to the next guy and you bought it from the next guy?

Then you just need a bill of sale paper from the guy you bought it from, but if the guy you bought it from didn't pay any fees, you might have to pay a penalty to register it, I think 20%, but maybe not

You also need a smog check if it hasn't been done in the last 90 days

Normally when I buy a car,  I get the title back in a couple of weeks

Bill of sale paper doesn't have to be a dmv form, you can just use a piece of paper and put the information on it and he can sign it.

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How do I transfer a car title under my name in California?

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