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https://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/howto/htvr9.htmHow To Register A Vehicle from Out-of-State (Nonresident Vehicle)
You always need...
Application for Title or Registration (REG 343)
Out–of–State Registration Certificate
Verification of Vehicle (REG 343)
Appropriate Fees
You may also need...
(see details below)
Out–of–State Title
Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form – Bill of Sale, Odometer Disclosure, and Power of Attorney (REG 262)
Lien Satisfied Statement (REG 166) (PDF)
Declaration of Gross Vehicle/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (REG 4008) (PDF)
Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Application/Certification (REG 4017) (PDF)
Statement of Facts (REG 256)
Smog Certification
Weight Certificate
Definition of a nonresident vehicle
A nonresident vehicle was last registered outside the state of California. Anyone who brings a vehicle into California, or purchases a nonresident vehicle while in California, should be aware of the registration requirements.
NOTE:California law prohibits California residents or businesses from importing and/or registering a new vehicle with
less than 7,500 miles at the time of purchase unless it meets or is exempt from California emission standards. If you acquire a 49-State vehicle (manufactured for all states except California) from another state or country, you may not be able to register your vehicle in California.