Can a writ of mandamus be filed for this

Factual Questions
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Not looking for legal advice per se but rather if I’m reading the usage of manadamus correctly.

My former state screwed up some registration paperwork years ago on my car. Trying to get the title and they refuse to send it to me because they claimed another state issued the title. I think they now accept that I registered my car out of state when I moved but I’m not sure about even that. This will now be the third time that I am sending in the paperwork along with a letter that explains the letter Arizona sent me saying they never issued a title because according to the DMV it means that Arizona issued me a title, but this time I’m sending it to the Director’s Office directly. Because it is California, it should take a while.

Assuming this third time is unsuccessful, could I file a Writ of Manadamus, show my paperwork to a judge and have him compel the DMV to issue me a title?
Is there anyway that the 5th Amendment (depriving me of full ownership rights to my car because I cannot get a title) would apply? Going to the District Court in Denver would be easier than going to California.
Is a Writ of Manadamus complicated enough to hire an attorney or would Nolo or a paralegal be able to write it up to at least get me in front of a judge? Do I even need to go to court or would DMV smarten up if an attorney writes a letter?

NB: If I am total off-base here about using the WoM, let me know and I’ll put this in the IANAL Forum.

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Um, I only know a little about the Writ of Administrative Mandate, but generally it’s used for the sort of thing you’re talking about – see here:

. The filing requirements are a bit arcane, and depend heavily on the court in which you file, so you definitely will need some help. Some courts have a standard form, others don’t, and different time limits apply to different agencies. Definitely don’t rely on Nolo for this; I don’t think a paralegal is even allowed to offer the help you’ll need.

On the plus side, some courts in California hold hearings by telephone, so you may not need to go, especially if a well-written petition convinces the agency to reverse before the case comes to a head.

And no, I don’t think the 5th Amendment is relevant – the state owns the roads, and has a right to regulate who drives on them and how. They do have to play by the rules, however, but that’s strictly a state matter, so no federal court for you.