# Don't Assume Auto Dealer Filed Release of Liability Form

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**Created:** [November 3, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/dont-assume-auto-dealer-filed-release-of-liability-form/725871 "2025-11-03T19:39:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![jeisensc](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jeisensc/32/224821_2.png) [@jeisensc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jeisensc)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/dont-assume-auto-dealer-filed-release-of-liability-form/725871/2 "2025-11-03T20:01:33Z")

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> [@socal59](#):
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> told me to always file my own Notice Of Transfer and Release Of Liability form

Correct

> [@Time to transfer GM lease / Liability in California](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/time-to-transfer-gm-lease-liability-in-california/724034/3):
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> Once the transfer is complete file one of these online

After you ground a lease in CA you need to complete it, which can be done online. No fee. Any dealer doing it on your behalf is doing you a courtesy, it’s not their obligation.

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