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Earlier editions: 2020-112018-11

DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED 100-681

§ 247

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

“Certificate of title” or “certificate of ownership” means an official record in paper or electronic form, compliant with the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 4450, that establishes and provides proof of legal ownership of a vehicle.

(Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 82, Sec. 9. (SB 169) Effective July 13, 2026.)

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