Veh. Code, § 247 · Division 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED
Veh. Code, § 247
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Certificate of title” or “certificate of ownership” means an official record in paper or electronic form, compliant with the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 4450, that establishes and provides proof of legal ownership of a vehicle.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 82, Sec. 9. (SB 169) Effective July 13, 2026.
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