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Cal. VEH § 247

This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 247, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.

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“Certificate of title” or “certificate of ownership” means an official record in paper or electronic form, compliant with the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 4450, that establishes and provides proof of legal ownership of a vehicle.

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