if i move to California,I take my car there,Do i have to change my driver license,and license plate?

Question

I ship my car there,and it cost me about $995.can i drive my car in that state with the same driver license?and still use the old license plate?

Answer 1

If you have to ship your car, you'd do better to sell it and buy one when you get here, especially if your car has been through a cold winter or two.

And yes, you're going to need to go and wait in line at the DMV, take your written test and get a new driver license.

Welcome to the land of sunshine!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You have asked the question 2 different ways that contradict each other. Yes if it is to be a permanent move you must get both changed in a timely manner. The only exception is if you are there attending school and then you are ok to keep your previous status from what is considered your permanent residence. Most states have a 30 day time limit to get license plates and driver's license transferred if the move is permanent.

Answer 4

You will need to obtain a California driver's license (by taking a written exam) and re-register your car in California (meaning that you will get California license plates).

Answer 5

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if i move to California,I take my car there,Do i have to change my driver license,and license plate?
I ship my car there,and it cost me about $995.can i drive my car in that state with the same driver license?and still use the old license plate?

Answer 6

You have a limited amount of time to title/register your car in California. Also, you are required by law to get a California driver license.So, yes you can drive the car legally(with insurance) and use your out of state license, until you title/register in California. But, do not exceed the timeframe for transfer, you will face fines/fees/penalties for late transfer/failure to title/register in a timely manner. If you are a student, the above doesn't apply, as you are a temporary resident.

Answer 7

Legally, no. You must register the vehicle in your state of residence, which is now California. You must also obtain a California driver's license. All this within a certain period of time after establishing residence. Check with the DMV for exact details.

Answer 8

If you are now a resident of CA, you have to get a CA license, both driver and car, and you car will have to be inspected and brought up to CA clean air standards if it doesn't pass inspection.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/newvehicle.htm will tell you about registration.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#2500 drivers license information.

Added: To Noelle M, do you really live in CA? Then why don't you know CA rules? You do not 'have 30 days'. From the CA DMV web page:

"Fees must be paid within 20 days of entry or residency to avoid penalties."

Answer 9

If I see the front I think it's someone from here (Michigan) with a California plate in front for decoration (very common for some reason) Since we don't have front plates. If it is a legit California car I think wow what a long drive

Answer 10

Yes, you do. Within 30 days. You will need to notify your insurance company as well as proof of insurance is required for registering and obtaining California plates. Proof of insurance is required for drivers license in some instances(sorry don't remember which ones). In California your insurance company is REQUIRED to send proof of coverage to the DMV(they also have to notify the DMV when insurance is cancelled or lapses). Your registration can be suspended for failure to provide proof of insurance coverage. Hope this helps and God Bless.