Western Members CA, AZ, NV, UT, CO, NM, HI

CA out of state registration.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 1, 2011 | 10:25 PM
  #1  
KrisXpc's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Tx
Default CA out of state registration.

I got out of the military and stayed in Cali.

Car is CA smoged and now im going to go to the DMV next week to register it with a california plate.

Do they really normally do a visual inspection on the car?

Have any of you done this in person? I've read the DMV website on out of state registration and i'm still unclear on this..



Thanks !
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 05:52 AM
  #2  
oChristiano's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 793
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SFV
Default

I went through AAA. I bought my car in Arizona and drove it back. All they checked was the VIN's, mileage, and underhood stickers(the ones on the drivers fender).
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 12:10 PM
  #3  
tripblackls1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,147
Likes: 2
From: lancaster,ca
Default

yea to be on the safe side go to aaa, you dont want some idiot at the dmv having a bad day to send you to the ref because he/she sees something fishy / or just being a dick
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 01:18 AM
  #4  
KrisXpc's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Tx
Default

Originally Posted by tripblackls1
yea to be on the safe side go to aaa, you dont want some idiot at the dmv having a bad day to send you to the ref because he/she sees something fishy / or just being a dick
Ohh do I need a AAA membership?

Do they give me paperwork or just the whole registration through them?


My car has been repainted and doesnt have the under the hood sticker anymore.


Thanks for the Replies guys!
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 02:31 AM
  #5  
oChristiano's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 793
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SFV
Default

Get the sticker remade etc or I think you can order them through the dealership? You have to become member but its like 50 bucks and they'll take car of everything.
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 03:46 AM
  #6  
KrisXpc's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Tx
Default

Originally Posted by oChristiano
Get the sticker remade etc or I think you can order them through the dealership? You have to become member but its like 50 bucks and they'll take car of everything.

I dont even recall what was on the under the hood stickers. I think one had a belt diagram on it.

What sticker do I need?
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:14 AM
  #7  
tripblackls1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,147
Likes: 2
From: lancaster,ca
Default

the one that has the vin# on as well as all the emission info crap probable like 1.5x4" in diameter
i know one of the sponsors here sells them, i think emblem pros comes to mind
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 05:05 AM
  #8  
KrisXpc's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Tx
Default

Bump this back up..


Does anyone know if the Vehicle emissions sticker is VIN consistent or universal for that years make/model?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:27 PM
  #9  
TurbopigB4C's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 663
Likes: 0
From: Hemet
Default

All they do is check the vin you will be fine. I had to bring my Grand National from out of state to them and it had lots of underhood mods they just want to make sure it has the correct vin and look at the mileage. I also have never heard of the people that do those checks ever send anyone to a ref its not there job to know cars thats why you go to get a smog inspection.
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:31 PM
  #10  
MikeyZ's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Default

They check several vins on the body if it looks fishy or they dont match they send you to chp
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2011 | 05:59 PM
  #11  
KrisXpc's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Tx
Default

fiance just registered her car from out of state at AAA and they check your VIN and the Emissions sticker under the hood.

I ended up ordering this sticker from a Gm dealer online. $15 sticker with $20 shipping.. lame..
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2011 | 07:20 PM
  #12  
gmantheman's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Smog Nazi land
Default

Originally Posted by MikeyZ
They check several vins on the body if it looks fishy or they dont match they send you to chp
I went through this with the DMV. I guess she never saw a GTO because their VINS are engraved on a metal plate. She said I needed to go to the CHP. I thought I was screwed because my car has L/T and a cam. It did pass smog. I called AAA but they couldn't do it because the car was originally registered in Arizona. I went to an independent registration office and she just took a quick look and didn't question my VIN Number. All the VINS on the car matched. The next day I got my plates and registration.
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 06:57 AM
  #13  
KrisXpc's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Tx
Default

Originally Posted by gmantheman
I went through this with the DMV. I guess she never saw a GTO because their VINS are engraved on a metal plate. She said I needed to go to the CHP. I thought I was screwed because my car has L/T and a cam. It did pass smog. I called AAA but they couldn't do it because the car was originally registered in Arizona. I went to an independent registration office and she just took a quick look and didn't question my VIN Number. All the VINS on the car matched. The next day I got my plates and registration.
That'd odd, when they send you to CHP do they mark it in the system or is it just a referral? Meaning If one place doesn't do it keep going around till someone does?

Last edited by KrisXpc; Jul 3, 2011 at 07:13 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 08:25 PM
  #14  
JNR_Design's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 598
Likes: 1
From: SoCal
Default

My vr-4 came from MD and I had to take it to the DMV (could go AAA) and they did a quick, simple check to be sure the VIN(s) matches and IIRC, checked things like taillights and turn signals. I don't recall them going deep into the inspection. In fact, mine was obviously modified (SS intercooler piping, cone filter, etc.) and they didn't look twice at it and didn't check for any emissions' devices and whatnot. Guess they figure that is what the smog station is for, maybe.

One requirement they have is the car has to have 7,500 miles, but otherwise, they didn't seem to be really particular on anything else, provided the documentation (out of state title/reg) was clean and the car looked like it was OK for the road. However, I'm sure there are a lot of jalopies they let go thru...
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2011 | 05:38 AM
  #15  
KrisXpc's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: Houston, Tx
Default

So everything stated is correct. AAA did my inspection and registration today.

A quick vin, door vin, odom and Emissions sticker under the hood and I was on my way.

Nitrous lines galor, procharger plenum long tubes and all.. I don't think the lady was even instructed to look for modifications. Chances are it was because of the smog.


The Flipping smog shop added 100k to my odom reading.. they put 185k rather than 85k... No idea how im going to fix this..
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 05:32 PM
  #16  
BackInBlack02's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Originally Posted by KrisXpc
So everything stated is correct. AAA did my inspection and registration today.

A quick vin, door vin, odom and Emissions sticker under the hood and I was on my way.

Nitrous lines galor, procharger plenum long tubes and all.. I don't think the lady was even instructed to look for modifications. Chances are it was because of the smog.


The Flipping smog shop added 100k to my odom reading.. they put 185k rather than 85k... No idea how im going to fix this..
What was the DMV registrationg fee?
what was the AAA fee for registration?


I ask because I was told that the fee is equal to the appraised sales tax of the car plus the annual fee.

thanks.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:51 PM
  #17  
oChristiano's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 793
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SFV
Default

Originally Posted by BackInBlack02
What was the DMV registrationg fee?
what was the AAA fee for registration?


I ask because I was told that the fee is equal to the appraised sales tax of the car plus the annual fee.

thanks.
Maybe for DMV. If your a Triple A member its part of member services and free. Triple A membership is 50 bucks for base a year. You will have to pay sales tax if your registering it into your name. If your just transferring to CA from another state I don't believe you need to pay CA sales tax.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 07:21 PM
  #18  
BackInBlack02's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Originally Posted by oChristiano
Maybe for DMV. If your a Triple A member its part of member services and free. Triple A membership is 50 bucks for base a year. You will have to pay sales tax if your registering it into your name. If your just transferring to CA from another state I don't believe you need to pay CA sales tax.
thanks but that's why i'm asking someone who did register from another state to find out what the fees were. I get a lot of mixed answers just like yours.
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 05:56 AM
  #19  
oChristiano's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 793
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SFV
Default

Originally Posted by BackInBlack02
thanks but that's why i'm asking someone who did register from another state to find out what the fees were. I get a lot of mixed answers just like yours.
You could always go into your local triple a and ask if your a member already. I had to pay ca sales tax because I was transferring it into my name. I don't believe you'd pay sales tax just to transferout of state title to ca since.you didn't buy anything.
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:03 AM
  #20  
BackInBlack02's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Originally Posted by oChristiano
You could always go into your local triple a and ask if your a member already. I had to pay ca sales tax because I was transferring it into my name. I don't believe you'd pay sales tax just to transferout of state title to ca since.you didn't buy anything.
I'm not a AAA member but considering it. The sales tax fees are there for out of state registration, its what the DMV said, I know I shouldn't pay sales tax unless I'm buying but when does anything governed by this state make any sense??? If they can squeeze fees out of you, they will, and they're still be broke.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:17 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE