Date:         Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:15:30 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
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From:         Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Going south again, to buy a Westy,
              i need info on US/state law.
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RE: "So, can I get a transitory registration/title?
> Like a 8 to 15 days title???? (Am having problem getting the right English
> words here but i hope you understand what am trying to say!)  In other
> words, they must be a way I can get a temporary licence plate so I can drive
> this one back home. (I will drive there with a friend in my 73)"


California does offer what they call a one trip permit. I am not sure what their official position on its use is but in August we drove a van from Berkeley, CA, home to Anchorage, AK using one. It got us through both Canadian and U.S. customs in a vehicle with expired plates. If I recall correctly the permit costs $10.00, the PO got it for us so I am not sure on this. The California Dept. of Motor Vehicles website is www.dmv.ca.gov/, somewhere on the site is a phone number that actually works to contact them, though it takes several tries as it is usually busy.

Mark in AK