California · Vehicle Code

VEH §20: It is unlawful to use a false or fictitious name, or to knowingly make any false statement or knowingly conceal any material fact in any document filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Dep

Misdemeanor

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It is unlawful to use a false name or knowingly make false statements or conceal material facts in documents filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles or California Highway Patrol.

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It is unlawful to use a false or fictitious name, or to knowingly make any false statement or knowingly conceal any material fact in any document filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of the California Highway Patrol.

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