California § 4307 - In the event application is made in this state for registration of a vehicle and

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4307 — In the event application is made in this state for registration of a vehicle and, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4307. In the event application is made in this state for registration of a vehicle and

In the event application is made in this state for registration of a vehicle and the department is not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle or the existence of foreign liens thereon, then the department may register the vehicle and issue a distinctive registration card and appropriate license plates but shall withhold issuance of a California certificate of ownership unless the applicant shall present documents sufficient to reasonably satisfy the department of the applicant’s ownership of the vehicle and sufficient to identify any liens thereon or the applicant shall post a bond pursuant to Section 4157.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4307

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4307 cover?

Section 4307 ("In the event application is made in this state for registration of a vehicle and") 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 § 4307?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 4307 apply to my situation?

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