California § 38090 - If any identification certificate or identification plate or device is stolen, lo
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 38090 — If any identification certificate or identification plate or device is stolen, lo, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38090. If any identification certificate or identification plate or device is stolen, lo
If any identification certificate or identification plate or device is stolen, lost, mutilated or illegible, the owner of the vehicle for which the same was issued, as shown by the records of the department, shall immediately make application for and may, upon furnishing information satisfactory to the department, obtain a duplicate or substitute or a new identification under a new number, as determined to be most advisable by the department. An application for a duplicate identification certificate is not required in conjunction with any other application.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 38090
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 38090 cover?
Section 38090 ("If any identification certificate or identification plate or device is stolen, lo") 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 § 38090?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 38090 apply to my situation?
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