California § 5912 - Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of registration of
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§ 5912. Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of registration of
Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of registration of a vehicle to a new owner or legal owner and the applicant is unable to present the registration card issued for the vehicle by reason of the same being in the possession of the department upon an application for renewal of registration, the department may transfer the registration of such vehicle upon production of the properly endorsed certificate of ownership to the vehicle and a temporary receipt upon a form prescribed by the department and containing such information as the department shall deem necessary, including, but not limited to, the license number assigned to the vehicle for the ensuing registration year, the amount of the fees payable upon renewal of registration, and the vehicle identification number of the vehicle.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5912
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5912 cover?
Section 5912 ("Whenever application is made to the department for a transfer of registration of") 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.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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