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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 4150 Vehicle Registration Application Requirements

§ 4150 Vehicle Registration Application Requirements

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§ 4150 Vehicle Registration Application Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You must register your car with the government if it needs to be registered.
  • •When you register, you have to give your real name, address, and driver’s license number.
  • •You also have to describe your car, like its make, model, and the special number that identifies it.
  • •The government can ask for more info to make sure your car can be registered legally.

Example

You buy a new car and want to drive it on the road.

You have to fill out a form with your name, where you live, and details about the car, like its make and model. If you don’t do this, you can’t legally drive the car.

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

Official Source
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§ 4150 Vehicle Registration Application Requirements

Application for the original or renewal registration of a vehicle of a type required to be registered under this code shall be made by the owner to the department upon the appropriate form furnished by it and shall contain all of the following: (a) The true, full name, business or residence and mailing address, and driver’s license or identification card number, if any, of the owner, and the true, full name and business or residence or mailing address of the legal owner, if any. (b) The name of the county in which the owner resides. (c) A description of the vehicle, including the following data insofar as they may exist: (1) The make, model, and type of body. (2) The vehicle identification number or any other identifying number as may be required by the department. (3) The date first sold by a manufacturer, remanufacturer, or dealer to a consumer. (d) Any other information that is reasonably required by the department to enable it to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to registration. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1221, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

registrationvehicle identification numberownerdepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 1650 Director'S Code Enforcement
  • § 1656.2 Financial Responsibility Notice Requirements
  • § 1660 Vehicle Donation Records
  • § 1673.2 Smog Fee Refund Process
  • § 1685 Private Vehicle Registration Services

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 4150.
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