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California Repo Laws - Repossession Laws
Because the Repo Laws - Repossession Laws may change from time to time, please check the California Courts website for updated and complete Repo Laws - Repossession Laws in California.
Repo Laws - Repossession Laws in California:
Licensing Requirements: Repo Agency Qualified Manager License FAQs
Where do I refer to for Title or License Registration? For state Title and License Information, refer to:
California Vehicle Registration Operations Department of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 942869 Mail Station E 254 Sacramento, California 94269-0001
Telephone: 1-800-921-1117 or 1-
800-777-0133 Shown on Certificate of Ownership (Pink Slip) or Title held by the lienholder.
Recording Requirements:
The Uniform Commercial Code is in
force. Must be recorded with
Department of Motor Vehicles, and is
shown on the face of the Certificate
of Ownership (Pink Slip).
As per the UCC, repossession is
allowed and permitted as long as it
is peaceful.
Debtor can redeem ten days after
retaking or after judgment in
replevin.
Permitted.
The name and address of the
lienholder shown on the face on both
registration and ownership
certificate constitutes notice of
the lien to subsequent purchasers
and creditors. Properly endorsed ownership certificate; current registration certificate, if available; air pollution device inspection certificate (statewide for 1963 and newer models in smog counties); a certificate of repossession; the releasing signature of the legal owner on the ownership certificate, or a release of lien; Bill of Sale or Power of Attorney, when applicable. Smog devices must be installed and certified prior to any change in registered or legal owner.
Documents Required for Liquidation: Title, lien satisfied, affidavit of repossession, bill of sale, current registration card and smog certificate.
Plates: Remain with the vehicle.
All recovery requirements are current as of 2002.
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