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Buyer and Seller Disputes
Verified: Sep 2022

Is The Original Owner Responsible for Getting the Smog Check Before Transfer of Title?

My mom bought a 2021 Honda Accord EX in San Diego, CA and once she went to register it they asked for it to be smogged. Apparently the original owner never got it smogged before he ...

Expired Tags
Verified: Sep 2022

Everything You Need to Know about a Planned Non Operation

I paid the registration for my vehicle before the registration expired and then learned that I needed to still get a smog check in order for the DMV to mail me a new registration s ...

General Registration
Verified: Sep 2022

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Lost Documents
Verified: Sep 2022

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
Verified: Sep 2022

Paid DMV Online But I Need to Submit REG 5103 and Have Tags Mailed to Me

I paid the DMV Registration fee online on the DMV website and got a letter 3 weeks later saying I need a smog check. My car is out of state temporarily so I need a smog exemption. ...

Registration Renewal
Verified: Sep 2022

Paid Renewal Fees But DMV Won't Give Me New Sticker

I already paid my registration for this year but I can't get my sticker? I've been to my local DMV office like 10 times and still nothing. All they tell me is that they're checking ...

Suspended Registration
Verified: Sep 2022

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 ...

Title Transfer
Verified: Sep 2022

How Can I Correct An Address Mistake On My Certificate of Title?

I recently purchased a new car. The dealer made an error on my address both on the registration and pink slip. How can I go about correcting the incorrect address? I need to fix it ...

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