dibbons
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Last month I renewed the '72 Plymouth Satellite online. This month I get the message "not eligible" for online registration for the '65 Barracuda. What a pain.
California DMV: Can't Renew Registration Online
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mopowers
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Was it non-opped?
scott657
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I went through that on my 64, did it at aaa for a couple of years, then called dmv last year and filled out some statement of facts form.
we'll see if it made a difference this year. Good Luck
we'll see if it made a difference this year. Good Luck
dibbons
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Yes. But I renewed AAA insurance last month.
Greasyfingers
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Went through that on mine last year. I went to AAA before the the actual date of registration and I would have had to pay the last year's registration and the current to get the tags. I ended up mailing it in. Non-op makes it a bit of a pain to re-register.
Jim Lusk
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I also looked into that with my Barracuda (non-op since 2007). I will go to the AAA office when the time comes as it cannot be done online.
jbc426
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I have to mail in my registration for my 2008 GMC 2500HD every time with one of the few checks I write anymore. Not sure why CA DMV does it, and its not cheap either.
jbc426
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I have to mail in my registration for my 2008 GMC 2500HD every time with one of the few checks I write anymore. Not sure why CA DMV does it, and its not cheap either.
mopowers
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How are the DMV's down in southern CA? I just went in to one up here to renew my DL and apply for my Real ID. I was in and out in 15 mins with no appt. I was pleasantly surprised. It was the most painless visit to DMV I've ever had.
For the vehicle registration, I agree with the others - I'd just hit up AAA, if you're a member of course.
For the vehicle registration, I agree with the others - I'd just hit up AAA, if you're a member of course.
dibbons
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That reminds me, a couple of years ago I went to AAA in Salinas to renew my wife's Jeep Cherokee registration, even though the DMV was right down the street. My wife and I both insure our vehicles at AAA and are AAA members in good standing. AAA person said she could not give me the registration nor the sticker because my name was not on the title/registration of the vehicle and they had to mail it to the address on record. I showed my driver's license which, of course, had the same address as my spouse's stuff and her registration. AAA still refused to hand over the stuff to me in person after I asked for a supervisor, explaining it was out of their hands and they had to follow DMV regulations. But I claimed they were in actuality going to mail the registration and sticker to myself. My logic did not get through to anyone there on the premises. I refused to pay them anything and left, hotter than a two-dollar pistol.
Went to the AAA office in Mill Valley, paid the registration no problem, and was handed my spouse's registration and sticker (no questions asked and no fight or flight response resulted in my, by then, already poor, frayed nervous system).
Went to the AAA office in Mill Valley, paid the registration no problem, and was handed my spouse's registration and sticker (no questions asked and no fight or flight response resulted in my, by then, already poor, frayed nervous system).
gunbunny
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I love Ohio!
My Dart and Duster won't need renewed for at least another 38 or more years!
My Dart and Duster won't need renewed for at least another 38 or more years!
Never had an issue with registration on any of my Mopars, I renew online every year. No smog to send in or anything so it’s easy.
I will qualify that with I haven’t returned anything from non-op to operating status in the middle of a registration cycle. I have done it right when I received the registration paperwork though without any hassles at all.
I will qualify that with I haven’t returned anything from non-op to operating status in the middle of a registration cycle. I have done it right when I received the registration paperwork though without any hassles at all.
Jim Lusk
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Maybe that's the trick. Not sure when the Barracuda is due, but the GTS is December. Barracuda might be road worthy by the end of the year, but the GTS will not be...
I am going to get screwed on my '66. Sold it a few years ago, out of state, BUT he never changed ownership. Well, I bought it back, And now it looks like I just did not register it for 4 years!!! Going to be a battle...
Cuda Al
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Last November I purchased a 69 Polara, went to AAA, they were only taking appointments for DMV transactions, went to DMV, zero wait, with the VIN check I think I was out the door in less than 30 minutes.
One of the reasons you should file the release of liability form when you sell.
Collect your documentation, bill of sale from when you sold it, email from then, maybe a copy of the ad for the car. I know all those are a long shot but they will need some sort of proof you actually sold the car. Either way you'll need a Statement of Facts form to outline the timeline of the sale and purchase, this will be sent to Sacramento along with the application, if you are lucky you might get a sympathetic reviewer.
I've done a few odd transactions with the DMV, nothing like this.
Alan
dartindanno
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In Wisconsin we can put collector plates on for a one time $200 fee and it's good as long as you own the vehicle. The only stipulation is that the plate is not good for the month of January
Yup, I agree with Alan. Any documents you have that help to show that the car changed hands and left the state will benefit you. The more the better, even if they aren’t hard evidence by themselves. Coupled with a statement of facts you might have enough to get any back fees they want to charge you waived.
I’ve been able to get back fees waived like that in the past. When I bought my EL5 GT it was supposed to be “out of the system”. It turned out it was not, and several years of back fees were due (in addition to a couple other headaches). Part of the statement of facts I filed was that the car wasn’t currently operable and hadn’t been used on California roads in the time the back fees would have been due. The fees were waived. Part of that was the fact that I was unaware of all of that when I purchased the car. It definitely depends on the situation and what kind of mood the clerk and supervisor are in that day. But it’s worth a shot.
I canceled the "Vanity" plates when I sold. it. I told DMV it was sold out of state, might help..
Put it in a different family members name. Then transfer it to you after the new title arrives. I still get past due notices from them for cars that were sold more than 5 years ago looking for registration money and yes, a liability release was sent in at the time of sale. I send a copy with the request on occasion, still doesn't stop them. LOL
Cuda Al
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Doesn't matter who "buys" the car, California still sees the past due and will want to collect on that. As the old saying goes, buyer beware.
Alan
They might try, they will fail if you are strong in the position that the car left the state and was brought back. I've fought them on this a couple times.
Have a friend in AZ or NV title it. Then bring the AZ title into the DMV. IIRC, AZ doesn't even need to see the car if there is a title.
Have a friend in AZ or NV title it. Then bring the AZ title into the DMV. IIRC, AZ doesn't even need to see the car if there is a title.
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