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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler
All is needed is the title in hand of the seller with no leins. Registration, current or not has no bearing on the vehicle's worth. If you have a clean title, you can register it anywhere. Some states only need a bill of sale for vintage vehicles
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That's what I've been trying to say. Title is a certificate of ownership. Totally different than license and registration. You can own a car that has no license or registration. As long as it's a clear title (No bank or shop leins, etc.) you own it, and have a right to sell it. Having it licensed and registered only means you can legally drive it on a public road.
Another way to put it...once you have a clear title, it doesn't expire or need renewing. It proves ownership. Only license and registrations need renewing in order to legally drive on public roads.
Since this car, with supposedly a clear California title is in Washington State, and there are no plans to drive it in California, there should be absolutely no need to pay back years of license and registration fees to California.