How To Proceed Transfer of Gifted Car with No Title?

Go ahead and have the vehicle smog inspected if it is older than 4 years. Vehicles 4 years old or newer don't need to be smog tested during the title transfer process. Once the smog test is done you can visit the DMV in order to transfer the title to your name. You will need to apply for a duplicate title using a REG-227. You can find out more about Title Transfer Requirements by clicking the link. To answer your question in short... yes, get the smog check done if the vehicle needs one. The DMV will not complete the title transfer without it.