§ 12817 Registration Expiration And Renewal

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This rule says a registration ends on December 31 each year, but you can keep it alive if you ask to renew it within the next month using the normal renewal steps.

Key Takeaways

•Registrations end on Dec 31 every year.
•You have a 1‑month window (until Jan 31) to apply for renewal.
•The renewal must be done the same way the law normally requires.

Example

You have a car registration that ends on Dec 31. You wait until Jan 15 to fill out the renewal form and pay the fee.

Because you asked to renew within one month after Dec 31 and did it the usual way, your registration stays valid and doesn’t become expired.

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§ 12817 Registration Expiration And Renewal

Every registration expires on December 31st of each year except when renewal is applied for within one month thereafter in the manner which is provided for registration. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 717, Sec. 8.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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registration expires December 31st renewal

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12817.

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