Property, Vehicles, and Utilities
What about their vehicle registration and smog check?
Short answer
Registration remains valid through its expiration date regardless of the owner's death. If you are driving the vehicle, make sure insurance is current. If the vehicle needs smog before the estate can transfer or sell it, you are responsible for getting it…
What this usually means
Registration remains valid through its expiration date regardless of the owner's death. If you are driving the vehicle, make sure insurance is current. If the vehicle needs smog before the estate can transfer or sell it, you are responsible for getting it done.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.