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Holy Crap!What a freaking scam! Is there a time limitation? If you found a 32 Ford in an old barn that hasn't been registered since before WWII...would you owe for that?California sucks.
Glad we don't have to pay back reg on anything
after 7 years dmv drops a vehicle out of the system..... so you just pay current dues after a chp inspection! (in ca.)
You are charged fees for every year since the last registration was paid, only a maximum of 3times the amount of the first registration not paid, i.e., if say $70 was the amount owed in 2000, you could only be charged a maximum $210+change of ownership+non-op or current fees do.
You also don't need to bother getting a 1 day moving permit, if asked tell them you towed it home on a trailer, not a tow dolly, they get pissy if the wheels of an unregistered vehicle touches the pavement.
An inspection may or may not be needed, the plate for my '91 had been surrendered, and all I had to do to was buy new plates, no CHP inspection necessary. If you do have to have it inspected, just have your brother do it for you, if he can/is willing to.
I think you need to read the new laws on back fees.
Sure you can take the risk but if you get a ticket for it being on the street (if your are lucky and they don't take it away) it will show up in the records and they will be able to charge you penalties for having it on the street. The safe bet is to get the moving permit