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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 4160 Vehicle Address Update Rule

§ 4160 Vehicle Address Update Rule

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§ 4160 Vehicle Address Update Rule

Key Takeaways

  • •If you move to a new home, you must update your car registration card within 10 days.
  • •Write your new address on the card below the old one and add your initials.
  • •You can use a pen or type the new address, but you must do it yourself.

Example

You move to a new apartment across town.

You have 10 days to cross out the old address on your car registration card and write the new one below it with your initials. If you don’t, you could get in trouble.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4160 Vehicle Address Update Rule

Any registered owner of a vehicle who moves or acquires a new address different from the address shown upon the registration card issued for the vehicle shall within 10 days mark out the former address shown on the face of the card and with pen and ink write or type the new address on the face of the card immediately below the former address with the initials of the registered owner. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 964.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

registered ownerregistration cardnew addressinitials

Related Statutes

  • § 4159 Vehicle Address Change Notification
  • § 4161 Engine Installation Notification Requirement
  • § 12650 Student Driver License Application
  • § 12651 Student License Issuance
  • § 12652 Student Driver Training License

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 4160.
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