California · Vehicle Code
VEH §38076: The certificate of ownership shall contain: (a) Not less than the information required upon the face of the identification certificate.
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The certificate of ownership shall contain: (a) Not less than the information required upon the face of the identification certificate. (b) Provision for notice to the department of a transfer of the title or interest of the owner or legal owner. (c) Provision for application for transfer of identification by the transferee.
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