California § 4155 - Registration under this code shall apply to any vehicle owned by the United State
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§ 4155. Registration under this code shall apply to any vehicle owned by the United State
Registration under this code shall apply to any vehicle owned by the United States government, the state, or any city, county, or political subdivision of the state, except in the following particulars: (a) A license plate issued for a vehicle while publicly owned need not display the year number for which it is issued, but shall display a distinguishing symbol or letter. (b) The registration of the vehicle and the registration card issued therefor shall not be renewed annually but shall remain valid until the certificate of ownership is suspended, revoked, or canceled by the department or upon a transfer of any interest shown in the certificate of ownership. If ownership of the vehicle is transferred to any person, the vehicle shall be reregistered as a privately owned vehicle and the special license plates shall be surrendered to the department. (c) An identification plate used for special construction, cemetery, or special mobile equipment need not display a distinguishing symbol or letter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4155
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4155 cover?
Section 4155 ("Registration under this code shall apply to any vehicle owned by the United State") 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 § 4155?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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