Registration question
#3
I bought a car in KY that hadn't been on the streets in two years. They told me that there was no going around paying the previous reg fees for any reason. There also wasn't any close DMV (or whatever they called it there, here in MI it is the Secretary of State), and the 2 years fees weren't worth trying to get busted driving all over hell and back trying to get plates.
Good Luck.
#10
If I remember correctly CA dumps all the inactive reg data every so often, like 5 years. If you ditch the plates so there's no way to tell how long since it was registered, they may not charge you any back fees since no accurate determination could be made. Worst case I think you could wrestle them down to whatever the dump point is (5 yrs ) which is still better than 7.
I'd try it in a non-local DMV and just ask them how much the title transfer/reg will be... don't let them start the paperwork unless the fees are an amount you're willing to pay though.
I'd try it in a non-local DMV and just ask them how much the title transfer/reg will be... don't let them start the paperwork unless the fees are an amount you're willing to pay though.
#11
I'd go ask before I bought the car. If this goes the wrong way, the reg fees might cost more than the car. However I do not know the story about this car. Would it be worth it? Looking at the CA DMV site, it looks like you caould also be responsible for outstanding parking tickets given to the car. I's get the license plate number and VIN and check this out in person at a DMV before handing over the cash. Good luck.
#14
At the price point of the vehicle in question, I don't think that it would be worth doing it right (i.e. getting a lawyer etc) or doing it wrong (risking fraud). CA cracking down hard on fraudulant reg has really been in the news the last few years. They are mostly looking for people cheating huge reg fees or emissions/certification on collector cars, but it would really suck getting caught and risk going to jail on a $400 car.
I would really go to the DMV and talk to them first, be straight and avoid suprises later.
I would really go to the DMV and talk to them first, be straight and avoid suprises later.
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