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You buy a vehicle. How long do you have to transfer ownership to your name?

  1. 5 days
  2. 20 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 10 days
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Correct answer: 10 days

You have 10 days after the purchase to transfer the ownership.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 11. Vehicle Registration Requirements: Buying or Selling a Vehicle, page 79

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026