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DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE 4000-9808›CHAPTER 1. Original and Renewal of Registration; Issuance of Certificates of Title 4000-5506›ARTICLE 9.5. Registration of Fleet Vehicles 5301-5309

§ 5303

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

(a) The applicant for initial issuance of permanent registration or renewal of registration shall file an application in such form as the department shall require.

(b) Upon initial application, the department shall issue a distinguishing license plate or decal which indicates that the vehicle has been registered under this article.

(c) Display of the distinguishing license plate or decal and registration card shall constitute prima facie evidence that the vehicle is currently registered.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 695, Sec. 2.)

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