Vehicle Code section 38055

In the event the vehicle is no longer identified in this state and the currently valid certificate of ownership is surrendered to the department, the bond or undertaking shall be returned and surrendered at the end of three years or prior thereto.

Source: Section 38055, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=38055. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_38055

Original Source: Section 38055, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=38055. (last accessed May 12, 2025).