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Buyer and Seller Disputes

Who's Responsible For The Smog Check When Buying a Car?

I bought a used car and went to do the title transfer at the DMV, and it turns out they want me to get a smog check. Apparently the person I bought it from never got it smogged. So ...

Registering a Vehicle Which Hasn't Had Tags For a Long Time

I have a car I'm trying to get back on the road and need to know what it is I'll be needing to get it registered in California again. It was last registered back in 2015. I got a s ...

General Registration

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How Can I Replace Lost or Misplaced Registration Card

I lost my car's registration card. What's the best way to get a replacement? I've contacted the DMV, but have no desire to go to their office and wait in line. ...

Out-of-State Vehicle Registration

California Registration for Car Located in Oregon

I am currently working in Oregon and have my car here with me. I intend to live and work here for another year or two before moving back to California, but my car is currently regi ...

Registration Renewal

DMV Holiday Schedule | Which Holidays is the DMV Closed?

On which holidays is the California DMV closed? I've heard they are planning on extending their hours to help ease the long wait times. Will this include opening on state holidays, ...

Suspended Registration

How Do I Clear a Suspended Registration?

I tried to renew my car's registration online and found out that it is suspended. I never received any notice from the DMV so I don't know why I got the suspension but basically my ...

How To Remove a Lienholder from Vehicle Title?

My vehicle was paid off a few years ago and the lienholder mailed me the pink slip. How do I remove their information (name and address) from my vehicle's title? ...

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