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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2Ch. 8Art. 3§ 18090 Out-Of-State Vehicle Registration Notice

§ 18090 Out-Of-State Vehicle Registration Notice

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§ 18090 Out-Of-State Vehicle Registration Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •If you move a mobile home or camper to California from another state, the DMV will send a notice to the place where it was last registered.
  • •The notice will have the same info you put on your registration form.
  • •This rule does NOT apply if your mobile home or camper was last registered in another country.

Example

You buy a used RV in Arizona and bring it to California to register it.

The California DMV will send a notice to Arizona’s DMV with your registration details to let them know the RV is now registered in California.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 18090 Out-Of-State Vehicle Registration Notice

The department shall forthwith mail a notice of the filing of any application for registration of a manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, or truck camper previously registered outside this state upon written request of the governmental officer, agency, or authority which made the last registration of the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, or truck camper outside this state. The notice shall contain the same data as required on the application filed with the department. This section shall not apply to manufactured homes, mobilehomes, commercial coaches, or truck campers last registered in a foreign province or country. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1527, Sec. 27.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

registrationvehicleapplicationinformationauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 18087 Out-Of-State Vehicle Registration
  • § 18091 Vehicle Title Certificate Requirements
  • § 18085.5 Registration Location Requirements
  • § 18086 Out-Of-State Vehicle Registration
  • § 18089.5 Denial Of Out-Of-State Registration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18090.
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