Vehicle Code section 4450

The department upon registering a vehicle shall issue a certificate of ownership to the legal owner and a registration card to the owner, or both to the owner if there is no legal owner of the vehicle.

Source: Section 4450, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=4450. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

4450
4450.5
4451
4452
4453
4453.2
4453.5
4453.6
4454
4455
4456
4456.1
4456.2
4456.3
4456.4
4456.5
4457
4458
4459
4460
4461
4461.3
4461.5
4462
4462.5
4463
4463.3
4463.5
4464
4465
4466
4467

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 4450’s source at ca.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of California runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Certified Lawyer Referral Services Directory

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_4450

Original Source: Section 4450, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=4450. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).