CA SB791

Allows vehicle dealers to charge document processing fees up to 1% of the vehicle's total price or $260 (whichever is less) until January 1, 2031, exceeding the current caps of $85 for DMV private industry partners and $70 for other dealers

Requires dealers charging the higher fees to display a notice (minimum 8"x10") in sales offices stating the charge varies by vehicle price and does not exceed $260, and is not a government fee

Mandates dealers provide customers with written disclosure of the specific document processing charge amount before executing sales or lease agreements

Exempts vehicle sales to the State of California and local governmental entities (cities, counties, special districts) from the increased document processing charge provisions

Provisions automatically sunset on January 1, 2031, at which point the previous $85/$70 fee caps will be restored