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VIRP 12.020: California Noncertified/Direct Import Vehicle Exemptions

Nonresident Vehicles

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 12.020 (California Noncertified/Direct Import Vehicle Exemptions) covers to obtain California registration, new California noncertified vehicles (CNCV) (formerly known as 49-state), must either have California emission equipment or. To register a CNCV with less than 7,500 miles, that is only equipped to meet federal emissions standards, vehicle owner must certify to one of the exemptions…. Part of Nonresident Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • To obtain California registration, new California noncertified vehicles (CNCV) (formerly known as 49-state), must either have California emission equipment or….
  • To register a CNCV with less than 7,500 miles, that is only equipped to meet federal emissions standards, vehicle owner must certify to one of the exemptions….
  • They purchased the vehicle (out of state) to replace a California – registered vehicle (in their name) which was damaged or became inoperative beyond….
  • When they acquired the vehicle they were they were a resident, or on active military duty, in another state where the vehicle was last registered and is….
  • Emergency and certain other vehicles, as noted in the Vehicle Code Sections 27156.2 and 27156.3, must be certified to federal emissions standards.

Important Facts

Manual section
12.020
Chapter
Nonresident Vehicles
Manual text
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