D.M.V. sometimes you get lucky...
I was worried about registering the '22.
When I bought the frame, body and assorted odd pieces that became the roadster, it came with California plates and a title.
Drove to Fresno from La Mirada, bought the "car", left a deposit, and the '22 was delivered by the fellow while I was overseas.
BUT, he signed at the bottom, rather than in the correct place, and was a couple of years past due on the registration (which I knew about).
None of the phone numbers or email I had for him worked when I tried to get the correct signature, and I didn't want to drive back to Fresno only to find that maybe the guy had moved.
So..........I took what I had to the DMV, no appointment.
Just had one of those days where you are willing to see how big the problem will be.
Also took some photos of the car along, didn't really know why..
Called my number, went to the window, and...Got a great lady who's father had built hot rods when she was a kid. Somewhere in the process, I showed her the pictures and my passport explaining why it took me a little longer to register this than they like....In 10 minutes walked out with new tags and a clear title in my name.....YES........Sometimes you just get lucky.
That lady could have had me jumping through hoops for a long time.
While I am in Russia this time, my wife says the renewal notice came in the mail, so the system is working as
I would like for a change.