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2011 California Code
Vehicle Code
DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE [4000 - 9808]

DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE

4000-9808

CHAPTER 1. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title

4000-5506

ARTICLE 1. Vehicles Subject to Registration

ARTICLE 2. Original Registration

ARTICLE 3. Registration of Foreign Vehicles

ARTICLE 4. Evidences of Registration

ARTICLE 5. Renewal of Registration

ARTICLE 6. Refusal of Registration

ARTICLE 6.5. Refusal of Registration for Nonpayment of Toll Evasion Penalties

ARTICLE 7. License Plates

ARTICLE 8. Special Plates

ARTICLE 8.1. Motorized Bicycles

ARTICLE 8.3. Historic and Special Interest Vehicles

ARTICLE 8.4. Special Interest License Plates

ARTICLE 8.5. Environmental License Plates

ARTICLE 8.6. Specialized License Plates

ARTICLE 9. Display of Plates, Tabs, and Stickers

ARTICLE 9.5. Registration of Fleet Vehicles

ARTICLE 10. Registration of Trailer Coaches

ARTICLE 12. Surrender of Registration Documents and License Plates

CHAPTER 2. Transfers of Title or Interest

5600-6105

ARTICLE 1. Procedure to Transfer

ARTICLE 2. Endorsement and Delivery of Documents

ARTICLE 3. Notice and Application

ARTICLE 4. Transfer by Department

ARTICLE 5. Transfers Through Wholesale Auctions

CHAPTER 2.5. Miscellaneous Title Provisions

6150-6172

ARTICLE 1. Certificate of Title as Evidence

ARTICLE 2. Inspection and Cancellation of Titles for Exported Vehicles

ARTICLE 3. Return of Stolen Motor Vehicle Retained as Evidence

CHAPTER 3. Filing Instruments Evidencing Liens or Encumbrances

CHAPTER 4. Permits to Nonresident Owners

6700-8204

ARTICLE 1. Exemption of Nonresidents

ARTICLE 2. Foreign Commercial Vehicles

ARTICLE 3. Reciprocity Agreements

ARTICLE 4. Apportioned Registration

ARTICLE 5. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Program

ARTICLE 6. Enforcement of Liens on Apportioned Fleet Vehicles

CHAPTER 5. Offenses Against Registration Laws and Suspension, Revocation, and Cancellation of Registration

CHAPTER 6. Registration and Weight Fees

9101-9808

ARTICLE 1. Exemptions

ARTICLE 2. Registration Fees

ARTICLE 3. Weight Fees

ARTICLE 4. Payment of Fees

ARTICLE 5. Partial Year Payment of Weight Fees

ARTICLE 6. Enforcement of Liens

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