CA Veh Code Section 516

“Resident” means any person who manifests an intent to live or be located in this state on more than a temporary or transient basis. Presence in the state for six months or more in any 12-month period gives rise to a rebuttable presumption of residency. The following are evidence of residency for purposes of vehicle registration:

(a)

Address where registered to vote.

(b)

Location of employment or place of business.

(c)

Payment of resident tuition at a public institution of higher education.

(d)

Attendance of dependents at a primary or secondary school.

(e)

Filing a homeowner’s property tax exemption.

(f)

Renting or leasing a home for use as a residence.

(g)

Declaration of residency to obtain a license or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to a nonresident.

(h)

Possession of a California driver’s license.

(i)

Other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the state is more than temporary or transient.

Source: Section 516, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=516.­.

Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 516’s source at ca​.gov