CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 12.055 (Evidence of Ownership) covers nonresident Title—The original nonresident title is required to register and title a nonresident vehicle in California. A replacement title showing the current license number and the registered owner’s name may be used in applications for nontitle (goldenrod) registration only. Part of Nonresident Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- Nonresident Title—The original nonresident title is required to register and title a nonresident vehicle in California.
- A replacement title showing the current license number and the registered owner’s name may be used in applications for nontitle (goldenrod) registration only.
- Non-Title State—In general, other states issue titles on most motor vehicles and trailers.
- However, titles may not be issued for some older vehicles and/or certain trailers.
- Example: Connecticut does not require issuance of a Connecticut title on vehicles manufactured prior to 1981.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 12.055
- Chapter
- Nonresident Vehicles
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview