Vehicle Code section 6303

Except as provided in Section 5905, 5907, and 5908, the method provided in this chapter for perfecting a security interest on a vehicle registered under this code is exclusive, but the effect of such perfection, and the creation, attachment, priority and validity of such security interest shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code.

Source: Section 6303, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=6303. (updated Jan. 1, 1963; accessed Dec. 1, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_6303

Original Source: Section 6303, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=6303. (last accessed May 12, 2025).