Buying A Non Op Car In California [ Bonus Inside ]

: You can transfer the title into your name without a smog check or proof of insurance, as long as you keep it in PNO status.

: If the registration has lapsed and the car wasn't already on PNO, you could be on the hook for years of back-owed registration fees and heavy penalties. Pro Tips for a Smooth Purchase buying a non op car in california

Buying a (PNO) car in California can be a savvy move for project hunters, but it comes with a unique set of "golden state" rules that can trip up the unprepared. The Non-Op "Cheat Sheet" : You can transfer the title into your