REGISTER VEHICLE FROM OUT OF STATE IN CALIFORNIA
To avoid California state penalties, you should register your vehicle in California within 20 days of entering the state .
Requirment by Type of Motor Vehicle.
Cars
Original Title or Registration Card
Smog Check.
VIN Verification
Application for registration: REG 343
Pick-up Trucks
Original Title or Registration Card
Weight Certificate
Smog Check.
VIN Verification
Application for registration: REG 343
Motorcycles
Original Title or Registration Card
Application for registration: REG 343.
VIN Verification
Some vehicle are exempt from meeting smog requirements including:
- Vehicles that are 1975 or older models that are powered by gasoline
- Vehicles that are 1997 or older models that are diesel powered and have a Gross Vehicle Weight of 14,000 lbs. or more
- Vehicles that are natural gas powered with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 14,000 lbs. or more
- Electric vehicles
- Motorcycles
