California § 10851 - Except as otherwise provided, the vehicle license fee is due and payable to the d
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10851 — Except as otherwise provided, the vehicle license fee is due and payable to the d, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10851. Except as otherwise provided, the vehicle license fee is due and payable to the d
Except as otherwise provided, the vehicle license fee is due and payable to the department each year on or before the expiration date assigned by the director. The fee shall be paid to the department at the time provided in the Vehicle Code for the registration or renewal of registration of the vehicle. This section shall become operative on July 1, 1977, unless a later enacted statute, which is chaptered before July 1, 1977, deletes or extends such date.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10851
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10851 cover?
Section 10851 ("Except as otherwise provided, the vehicle license fee is due and payable to the d") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 10851?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 10851 apply to my situation?
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