I searched this in the forum but couldn't find any info so here is the question:Has anyone tried to register out of state diesel pusher from out of state to California? What was your experience?I am looking to buy a late 90 or early 2000 diesel pusher and may purchase from out of state and like to find out if any trouble to register in California.Thank you!

Yes, expect trouble. Have you visited the CA DMV website?“Your vehicle does not need a smog inspection if your:Diesel-powered vehicle is a 1997 and older year model OR with a Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 14,000 pounds.”

Call the California DMV first thing Monday morning. They'll know for sure.

If the title matches the VIN and is clean then what comes to mind is smog passing if required and you may pay CA use tax. Check to see if you require any type of license upgrade. Sure CA DMV will know if you have the VIN but getting someone that can help may be an entirely different issue and especially these days. But lately I'm just a visitor to CA.

Proof of insurance comes to mind...

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-private-party/You will have to pay California sales tax. Doug

Register out of state diesel motorhome in California

dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 08, 2020
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-private-party/

You will have to pay California sales tax. Doug
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Aug 08, 2020
Proof of insurance comes to mind...
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Aug 08, 2020
If the title matches the VIN and is clean then what comes to mind is smog passing if required and you may pay CA use tax. Check to see if you require any type of license upgrade.

Sure CA DMV will know if you have the VIN but getting someone that can help may be an entirely different issue and especially these days.

But lately I'm just a visitor to CA.
RetiredRealtorR
Explorer
Aug 08, 2020
Call the California DMV first thing Monday morning. They'll know for sure.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Aug 08, 2020
Yes, expect trouble. Have you visited the CA DMV website?

“Your vehicle does not need a smog inspection if your:
Diesel-powered vehicle is a 1997 and older year model OR with a Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 14,000 pounds.”

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