*urgent* Question about the California DMV.

alfa75 88 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 08:38 AM

Hey,

I need to know this ASAP- would a car last registered in California in 1990 still be in the DMV system?

Thanks a lot.

hotcams · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 02:01 PM

I'll say yes (probably)...I bought a CA car last registered in 1981 and it was not in the DMV sytem. I think the DMV clerk said something about all cars registered since the mid 80's stay in the system even if dormant-again I think.

Feel free to call them and go through the automated telephone game-you'll have about a 10% chance to reach a real person.

**italcarguy** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 02:23 PM

If the registration is not paid, it gets wiped off the computer after 5 years. There is a chance the person paid the $10 non-op fee which keeps the car in the computer. More than likely, they didn't and it's not on record anymore.

Pat Braden · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italcarguy

If the registration is not paid, it gets wiped off the computer after 5 years. There is a chance the person paid the $10 non-op fee which keeps the car in the computer. More than likely, they didn't and it's not on record anymore.