If you want to get an abandoned car title in California, there are a few things you need to do. The first thing is to find out if the car is registered in your name. If it isn’t, you’ll need to get the car registered in your name before you can title it. You can do this by going to the DMV and filling out a registration form. Once the car is registered in your name, you’ll need to take it to a title company and have them issue you a title. ..