This is topic Registering out of state vehicle?? in forum General Talk at Northern California Ford Owners  .


To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=035688
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I was wondering if anyone knew what all is involved in registering an out of state vehicle. The car is supposedly an original Ca car, but the guy moved out of state then moved back to Ca and never registered it with his current address.

Are there certain fees involved? Special inspection?
 
Posted by Saleenssc14 (Member # 7791) on :
 
does he have the states pink slip?
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Yes, he has the out of state title
 
Posted by Saleenssc14 (Member # 7791) on :
 
then as long as the car is 50 state legal not 49 all u have to do is pay transfer fees, and new reg fees maybe smog
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
So theres no inspection process required?
 
Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
So theres no inspection process required?
nope. i bought a car that was last registered in alaska and the process is just like any other car you would buy in CA. just have the seller smog it first.
 
Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
still going to have to do a vin verification.
 
Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by BlowN67:
still going to have to do a vin verification.
Yup need to get a vin verifaction. Local police office will come to you house and fill out the form for you for free. Or you can have DMV do it
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1SLOWLX:
quote:
Originally posted by BlowN67:
still going to have to do a vin verification.
Yup need to get a vin verifaction. Local police office will come to you house and fill out the form for you for free. Or you can have DMV do it
+1 I had to do this with the Mystic because it was from Texas. Took it to the DMV and it took her half a min to do the inspection and that was it.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by asskickn88:
quote:
Originally posted by 1SLOWLX:
quote:
Originally posted by BlowN67:
still going to have to do a vin verification.
Yup need to get a vin verifaction. Local police office will come to you house and fill out the form for you for free. Or you can have DMV do it
+1 I had to do this with the Mystic because it was from Texas. Took it to the DMV and it took her half a min to do the inspection and that was it.
What do they actually do? Just verify the vin on the dash to the vin on the title and thats it? WOuld I be able to just go to a CHP office and have them check it...since it'd be SOOOO much quicker than DMV?
 
Posted by BlowN67 (Member # 4229) on :
 
they check vin to dash/door/maybe one more in ehgine bay or trunk something to that sort. yes chp office can do it too. sometimes u might need to make an appointment with them too.
 
Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
call ur local pd. They will send someone to your house same day. Just have the form ready and he will fill it out right in front of you. Or if you know a cop have him do it.
 
Posted by 91CHP_Coupe (Member # 7686) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by stangin':
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
So theres no inspection process required?
nope. i bought a car that was last registered in alaska and the process is just like any other car you would buy in CA. just have the seller smog it first.
Wut about if the car came from a state that didnt require smog??? Then you would have to smog it in ca once u get the car registered here???
 
Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :
 
all car coming in to the state 75 newr have to me smoged
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
One last question...does the smog have to be done at a Smog station, a test only station, or either?
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
The initial smog can be done at any shop, after that you might get flagged for test only. If the car your bringing in is 100% legal I wouldn't worry about taking it to CHP but if your running an off road pipe or something under the hood not legal I'd fear them looking for that shit during the inspection..... I can't say for sure but I'd rather play it safe and go to DMV where they don't look for shit other than the VIN numbers. They only checked the one on my dash when I took the Cobra in.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by asskickn88:
The initial smog can be done at any shop, after that you might get flagged for test only. If the car your bringing in is 100% legal I wouldn't worry about taking it to CHP but if your running an off road pipe or something under the hood not legal I'd fear them looking for that shit during the inspection..... I can't say for sure but I'd rather play it safe and go to DMV where they don't look for shit other than the VIN numbers. They only checked the one on my dash when I took the Cobra in.
Thanks!!! Whats the difference between a regular smog shop and a test only station? dont they do the same thing?
 




Fueled by Ford Mustang Owners
on CaliforniaFords.com