No Registration Card in Vehicle
A CVC 4462 citation means you were unable to present your vehicle registration card during the stop. California law requires the registration card to be kept in the vehicle at all times. Locating or obtaining the card and getting the citation certified resolves this violation.
Correction Window
The deadline is printed on your citation. Most courts allow 30 to 90 days for correction.
Fine After Correction
The base fine is $25 after correction is certified. Without correction, fines and surcharges can total several hundred dollars.
Who Can Certify
Present your registration card to any law enforcement officer or DMV clerk to obtain the certificate of correction.
Missing the correction deadline converts this citation into a standard infraction. Act before the date printed on your ticket.
Step by Step
How to Correct This Violation
- 1
Locate your registration card. Check your glove compartment, vehicle manual pocket, or any recent DMV mail.
- 2
If the card is lost, request a duplicate from the DMV online at dmv.ca.gov or in person.
- 3
Bring the registration card and your citation to a law enforcement agency or DMV office for sign-off.
- 4
Submit the signed citation with the $25 fee to the court before your deadline.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if my registration is current but I just did not have the card?
- That is common. The officer cannot verify registration without the card during the stop, so the citation is issued. Once you present the card to an officer or DMV clerk, the violation can be certified corrected.
- How do I get a duplicate registration card?
- Visit dmv.ca.gov or your local DMV office. A duplicate can typically be printed the same day at a DMV office.
This guide covers passenger vehicle violations. Drivers operating under a commercial license should consult their employer or a licensed attorney.
This guide provides general procedural information only. It is not legal advice. For questions specific to your citation, contact the court listed on your ticket.
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