Question on buying out of state to bring back to California

[NorcalCTR]

I have locked down on a CTR from Oregon and was planning on bringing the car back to California to register. The salesman told me that after I buy the car and bring it back down to California that I would need to go get a SMOG test. I wasn't aware of this till now. After doing some research, it seems like California has the toughest regulation laws. There is an emissions label on the hood of the car that declares whether it can pass all 50 states or 49 excluding California. This could be a deal breaker for me if it can't pass in California. Can any Type R owners look at your hood to tell me if it is 50 states? Anyone have any experience doing this before? Below is a sample of the emissions sticker and websites where I got the info. Any info would be appreciated.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?...ntent_en/dmv/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr29

https://www.carfax.com/blog/buying-out-of-state

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[jonnys_honda]

It's 50 state legal

 

[xpimpindistressx]

@NorcalCTR PM ME. I can help you step by step. I just got mine done and received my plates

 

[jonnys_honda]

@NorcalCTR PM ME. I can help you step by step. I just got mine done and received my plates

How long did it take for plates?

 

[xpimpindistressx]

How long did it take for plates?

3 weeks after all steps taken

 

[vader2k]

3 weeks after all steps taken

True that. Just wait for DMV to send you paperwork that they received sales tax pymt, dealer paperwork, etc. 2nd. make a DMV appt. 3rd. smog your car. 4th. attend appt, and bring all sales paperwork, CA cert smog test, check book/debit card,.. . 5th. car is registered!

 

[NorcalCTR]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! If the car is 50 state legal and can pass SMOG emissions in all states, then why do you have to SMOG a brand new car after you buy it out of state?

 

[vader2k]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! If the car is 50 state legal and can pass SMOG emissions in all states, then why do you have to SMOG a brand new car after you buy it out of state?

CA./DMV law. They just do. I know, it's a waste of time and its stupid but we live in a tough emission state.

 

[stezzzo]

I will be doing this song and dance next week! Bought mine in Washington and had it shipped to Santa Clarita. Dealer is saying the DMV will give me 30 days after proof of sales tax paid. Did not know about the smog test. I will post if I run in to any snags.

 

[NorcalCTR]

I will be doing this song and dance next week! Bought mine in Washington and had it shipped to Santa Clarita. Dealer is saying the DMV will give me 30 days after proof of sales tax paid. Did not know about the smog test. I will post if I run in to any snags.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

Do you mind sharing how much the shipping cost? It is also something I might be interested in doing.

 

[jonnys_honda]

i bought in arizona, it came with 90 day temp plates. so can i wait it out to reg in CA? LOL

 

[xpimpindistressx]

i bought in arizona, it came with 90 day temp plates. so can i wait it out to reg in CA? LOL

@jonnys_honda you have only 10 Days to Smog and do Vehicle Verification once your car enters CA. Beyond that, DMV will get you penalty.

 

[NorcalCTR]

@jonnys_honda you have only 10 Days to Smog and do Vehicle Verification once your car enters CA. Beyond that, DMV will get you penalty.

10 days isn't a lot of time...

 

[xpimpindistressx]

10 days isn't a lot of time...

its plenty to get those two things done. shouldn't take you more than half a day even with the long lines at dmv

 

[jonnys_honda]

@jonnys_honda you have only 10 Days to Smog and do Vehicle Verification once your car enters CA. Beyond that, DMV will get you penalty.

ohh... my car is still in AZ... havent entered CA yet

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