California § 4602 - Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by the owner not

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§ 4602. Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by the owner not

Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by the owner not later than midnight of the expiration date, and shall be made by presentation of the registration card last issued for the vehicle or by presentation of a potential registration card issued by the department for use at the time of renewal and by payment of the full registration year fee for the vehicle as provided in this code. If the registration card and potential registration card are unavailable, a fee as specified in Section 9265 shall not be paid.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4602

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4602 cover?

Section 4602 ("Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by the owner not") 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 § 4602?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 4602 apply to my situation?

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