Selling Your Vehicle Without A Smog Test In California
Selling your car privately in California can take a bit more work (and paperwork) than in other states. The state of California has stringent laws around vehicle inspections. As the vehicle seller, you are legally required to provide the buyer with a valid smog certificate at the time of sale. The buyer should also be informed that the provided smog certification is only valid for 90 days after the date it is issued.