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Posted by OH2QUIK (Member # 9989) on :
 
I HAVE A 1985 COUPE THAT HAS BEEN SITTING ON MY GODFATHERS BACK YARD FOR 9 YEARS, MY QUESTION IS HOW MUCH WOULD BE TO REGISTER THE CAR UNDER MY NAME SINCE IT WAS UNDER MY GODFATHERS SINCE DAY ONE WHEN HE BOUGHT IT OFF THE DEALERSHIP AND WOULD I HAVE TO PAY ALL THE LATE FEES? ALSO WOULD I NEED TO SMOG 2?
 
Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
would need a smog and you would have to pay the fees
 
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on :
 
You can call the DMV with the VIN and plate number,
Telephone: 1-800-777-0133

Tell them what you're looking to do and they can estimate the fees for you.
 
Posted by OH2QUIK (Member # 9989) on :
 
MY GODFATHER TOLD ME IT WAS LOGD IN AS A NON OPP AND THE FEES WOULD BE $0 AND THE RECORD OF THE CAR GOT DELETED OFF THE DMV IS THAT POSSIBLE I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE IF WHAT HE SAYS IS TRUE OR NOT.THANKS
 
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on :
 
9 Years wow it not even in the system anymore. I don't think back fees will be a problem [Wink]

[ July 15, 2010, 01:09 PM: Message edited by: 94 N.C.F. GT ]
 
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by OH2QUIK:
MY GODFATHER TOLD ME IT WAS LOGD IN AS A NON OPP AND THE FEES WOULD BE $0 AND THE RECORD OF THE CAR GOT DELETED OFF THE DMV IS THAT POSSIBLE I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE IF WHAT HE SAYS IS TRUE OR NOT.THANKS
Yes he is rite
 
Posted by OH2QUIK (Member # 9989) on :
 
YEA HE HAD IT IN HIS BACK YARD FOR 9 YEARS AND NEVER DROVE IT EVER SINCE.HE BOUGHT IT OFF THE DEALERSHIP BRAND NEW. NOW HE IS GIVING IT TO ME.THANKS FOR THE INFO
 
Posted by 94 N.C.F. GT (Member # 3946) on :
 
How does it look from siting so long post some pics of car and interior
 
Posted by OH2QUIK (Member # 9989) on :
 
SURE WILL I MIGHT GO PICK IT UP TODAY ITS IN SALINAS THO
 
Posted by gercolla1 (Member # 3068) on :
 
u mite have to bring it to the dmv so it can be id
if its out the computer and fees u gota ask them call the number and have the vin and or plate# ready and ask away [patriot]
 
Posted by Bent70 (Member # 9694) on :
 
I thought it was 10 yrs then the record gets deleted?
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Tel them it was a gift from your grandfather just pay to have vin verified then just pay a small fee to register and since it was a gift from family member it is smog exempt no need for smog they will give you the tags If they say you do need a smog tell them you want to speak to a supervisor
 
Posted by gercolla1 (Member # 3068) on :
 
gifts i believe will be taxed on blue book value
not that its much i would just put my fav car price $50 or less [Wink]

[ July 15, 2010, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: gercolla1 ]
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Don't tell them it was your god father tell them your grandfather gave to you and if it's been on non op no need for vin verification
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
No they don't tax on bluebook value they will ask you what its worth you say it's worth nothing or say $100 they will tax you on that
 
Posted by OH2QUIK (Member # 9989) on :
 
o ok thanks for the info i sure will say that or should i just say a family member sold it to me for $100.
 
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
LOL. So much WRONG information in this thread.

DMV has a 4 year retention period for vehicle records. Not all vehicles get deleted after that period of time however. Trust me I have seen it

IF the vehicle was on Non-op AND still in the DMV system then all you will need to pay is the current year reg fees. If the vehicle is still on record and wasn't on PNO then you will be responisble for the last 3 years reg penalites. That is all you are required to pay according to the statute of limitations.

You WILL need to smog the vehicle before you get tags/plates. 85 is not a smog exempt year. Smog is also always due upon transfer or registration renewal of a vehicle that has been on Planned Non-Operation (PNO).

You can list the car as a gift from a family member. But be aware if you list the value at 500 bucks your insurance company will look at the value stated to DMV if its ever totalled.

Stop asking questions without any info and call DMV with the VIN number so you know what your starting point is.

1-800-777-0133
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
A family member gave me a car. Is a smog inspection required?
If you acquire a vehicle that is currently registered in California from a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild, you are entitled to an exemption from the smog inspection. Other family members or relations are not exempt and are required to obtain a smog inspection certification.

For more information read "Transfer a Vehicle Between Family Members
straight from DMV

[ July 16, 2010, 01:51 AM: Message edited by: 50Reasons ]
 
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
A family member gave me a car. Is a smog inspection required?
If you acquire a vehicle that is currently registered in California from a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild, you are entitled to an exemption from the smog inspection.
ONLY if its currently registered
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50 Deep:
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
A family member gave me a car. Is a smog inspection required?
If you acquire a vehicle that is currently registered in California from a spouse, domestic partner, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, or grandchild, you are entitled to an exemption from the smog inspection.
ONLY if its currently registered
yea what he said
 




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