Clearing the Air: Understanding Emissions Recalls in California
Clearing the Air: Understanding Emissions Recalls in California If you’ve received a notice about an emissions recall on your vehicle, you might be wondering what it means for your California registration. Unlike general safety recalls that you can sometimes delay, emissions recalls in California carry special requirements that can directly impact your ability to renew […]
Keep your DMV record Up-to-Date…or Else
It doesn’t matter to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that your life is busy. Like every other frustrated resident, you are required to keep your vehicle registration and official DMV records up-to-date. And, if you fall short, you can be sure that they won’t let you off the hook. How big a price […]
What’s the Difference Between a Vehicle’s Registered Owner and Legal Owner in California?
Shouldn’t legal owner of a vehicle be the registered owner? In many some cases they are, but not always. If a vehicle is part of a financing agreement, the legal owner will be the individual or entity that provides the financing, and is referred to as the lienholder. The registered owner is responsible for maintaining […]