How to register an out of state vehicle in California, easy step by step instructions!
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In this video, we talk about the steps to register an out-of-state vehicle in California. We go through the whole process from weight certificate, Vin verification, application for title, smog, to actually getting it registered, and a title in your name.
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You do NOT need a weight certificate for a car. Trucks only.
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I just back from the DMV who said the vehicle needed an out of state inspection
Thank you this helped a lot!
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Great stuff! Keep the information coming
Thanks! Will do!
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Thank you! super helpful :)
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My son and I live in Oregon and he got me a 2021 Tacoma back then and it was a gift to me. I’m moving to California and I’m afraid how I’m suppose to report this or document this at DMV. I do have the title with my name so I own it out right.
Would I have to pay a lot of it’s gifted to me? I’m afraid that they will charge me a lot which I’m on SSDI and afraid that I won’t be able to afford the transfer. Any information is greatly appreciated.
This is the clearest instruction I've seen on this topic. Do you know any additional steps for purchasing a NEW vehicle out of sate? Also you did not mention taxes in this video, how does that work exactly?
If purchasing from a dealer, new or used vehicle, the dealer will do all the paperwork, registration, and collect the tax. You don’t need to do anything. If purchasing private party, your local DMV or registration spot will collect the tax. You don’t have to worry about tax, the govt will make sure you pay them lol
What rims are on that first gen tundra? They look so good!
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If the vehicle is a car does it need to be weighed? Where do I get the VIN verification form and the application for title?
Cars do not need to be weighed. The DMV or your registration service has all the documents you need, they fill out the vin verification, you fill out the app for title, but it’s only 1 page and super easy. Fill it out while you wait.
Do you pay taxes on the purchasing state or when you register at California or is it both states? Thank you for the video!
You only pay sales tax here in California based upon the sales price
Can you do an ATV? Or dirt bike this way?
You actually don’t need to do any of this with off road vehicles, way easier.
I’m looking into buying a car that was transferred over from NJ (private seller) and was wondering what I would need to do to register it here in California or if I would just need the NJ title and smog then head over to the dmv to get it registered and everything
Cars are easy. Trucks are a pain.
Make sure to smog it before you go
Are those 37in tires on the tundra?
Yes
Great information! I just bought Porsche Cayenne that'll be shipped to CA soon. Do SUVs require weight certificates? Also , should I contact my insurance company ahead of getting the vehicle? Thank you.
SUV’s do not require weight cert. only trucks. Typically insurance has a 30 day grace period to add your vehicle. But, better safe then sorry, you should add it asap.
@@dezerttrucks Perfect. Thanks for the quick response.
I bought a car through a private seller and is registered in AZ, I have the title but not the registration is that also need In order to register it in CA ?
Nope. Each state doesn’t care about the other states registration. And just to be clear you do not need a weight certificate for a car.
I purchase a diesel sedan 1985 do I need it to get it smog
That’s a good question! In my experience, 1995 and older diesel trucks do NOT need smog. But a car, I do not know.
my mom passed away in Washington state. we shipped her car 2004 car to California but we can not find the title. How do I register it here? we have her death certificate and last reg.
I’d start off by visiting dmv, with your documents, and they’ll tell you what you need. In my experience, I’ve had to get a duplicate title from the state it was last registered in, and then transfer it to California
Do they do any other types of inspections?
As in do they do safety inspections, looking for tinted windows, etc?
@@jessicareal2899 nope. Not at all. That is a CHP thing. The DMV does not care about that kind of stuff..
Do I need the weight certificate if it's a car
No. Trucks only.
Did you need any insurance stuff?
No. Only if you have a demand needing proof from a history of not having insurance. Otherwise you’ll be fine.
But, don’t forget, if dmv doesn’t receive proof of insurance from your insurance company, eventually they can suspend your registration. So make sure it’s insured soon after you get it registered. I think it’s 30 days.
If i buy an out of state car from a private seller how long do i have to register it?
I’ve driven my out of state cars all the way up until the registration was due. But! Check with your insurance. Typically nowadays, to add a car to your policy, they want it registered in your name in your state.
@@dezerttrucks thanks I'll check it out