How To Register Out Of State Car In California During Covid

The cdc s covid 19 data tracker gives a clear view of covid 19 cases by state go to the local health department website and look and see what their requirements are castel says.

How to register out of state car in california during covid. If your vehicle is currently registered in a state other than california and the registration renewal is due between march 16 and may 31 2020 we are temporarily suspending the requirement to register that vehicle in california within 20 days of the due date. People can complete vehicle title transfers and complex vehicle registration renewals by visiting virtual dmv ca gov. If you do not have a temporary registration license plate on your car you ll need to wait to register and operate the vehicle until offices have reopened. Viral pcr tests that detect the virus. My dmv hasn t said it s extending registrations during.

Requesting california law enforcement to exercise discretion for 60 days beginning march 16 before issuing citations for driving with a recently expired license or vehicle registration. We are also waiving late fees and penalties during this time period. Next drive the car to your nearest smog station to make sure it passes california s emission regulations. The temporary closing of offices is the latest in a number of actions the dmv already has taken during the coronavirus pandemic including. To register your out of state car in california start by locating your current title or registration and bill of sale to prove that you own your car.

Diagnostic tests and antibody tests. The dmv has asked california law enforcement officials to exercise discretion before issuing tickets for driving with a recently expired vehicle registration through may 15 of this year said dmv. We asked california s dmv for answers to your questions about vehicle registration during the covid 19 crisis. Two types of covid 19 tests are available. Check your state dmv s website or reach out to them on their social media accounts to confirm whether or not this is true.

A diagnostic test can show if you have an active coronavirus infection. Find a testing location. Due to the coronavirus pandemic california has imposed a regional stay at home order and banned non essential travel statewide. Check your county s covid 19 website. The stay at home order will go into effect dec.

By chris chmura and james jackson published april 2 2020 updated on april 2. 6 in the bay area and other regions are expected to closely follow triggering in early december.