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Licenses and permitsQuestion 21 of 229

You become a California resident with a car from another state. How long do you have to register it?

  1. 20 days
  2. 10 days
  3. 30 days
  4. 90 days
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Correct answer: 20 days

The 20 days also start when you get a job in California.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 11. Vehicle Registration Requirements: Out-of-State Vehicles, page 79

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026