DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE 4000-9808›CHAPTER 2. Transfers of Title or Interest 5600-6105›ARTICLE 4. Transfer by Department 6050-6052

§ 6052

California Vehicle Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

When application is made for transfer of the ownership of a vehicle for which a certificate of ownership has been issued without registration, upon payment of registration, transfer, and other fees required by law, the department shall issue the usual certificate of ownership and registration card unless the vehicle is not to be operated on the highways and the new owner submits an affidavit satisfactory to the department as to those facts required by subdivision (b) of Section 4452, in which case the new certificate of title and facsimile thereof may be issued as provided for in that section.

(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

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