Transferring title/registration to California for a restored outa state car

[garickman]

Originally Posted by dhutton

It’s a gamble...


Don

This^^^

It is most definately a gamble. If the VIN is back attached on the dash and the car is complete and running and driving it is unlikely the DMV or CHP would have you remove the dash pad to inspect the rivets on the VIN tag. If this is some type of unfinished project where the VIN rivets are exposed it could be an issue. In most cases it is the letter of the law vs. the spirit of the law. In California if you went by the letter of the law there would not be very many classic cars that would pass the VIN verification process. Most DMV and CHP Officers go by the spirit of the law but that is a chance you will take.