Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. EZPayDMV can help register out-of-state vehicles in California. This is commonly needed when you move to California, buy a vehicle from another state, or need to convert an out-of-state title or registration into California registration.

Common requirements include the out-of-state title or lienholder information, the current out-of-state registration card, a California smog check if required, VIN verification, and California DMV Form REG 343. Additional documents may be needed depending on whether the vehicle is financed, leased, commercial, newly purchased, or missing ownership paperwork.

Usually, yes, unless the vehicle qualifies for an exemption. California DMV states that smog inspections are required when registering or renewing a vehicle in California, with some exceptions. EZPayDMV lists a passing California smog check as one of the common requirements for new California vehicle registration.

Yes, most out-of-state vehicles need a VIN verification before they can be registered in California. California DMV’s nonresident vehicle registration requirements include a completed Verification of Vehicle form, REG 31, and EZPayDMV lists VIN verification as a requirement for new California registration.

Yes. EZPayDMV says it can perform VIN verification at its offices, but the vehicle must be present.

If you are still making payments, you may not need to provide the physical title right away, but you will need lienholder or legal-owner information. EZPayDMV lists a lienholder statement showing the VIN, lienholder name, and lienholder address as a common requirement when that information is not shown on the out-of-state registration card.