How bad will registration fees be for a truck that bought In California 5 months ago and never filed for...?

Question

5 Months ago i bought a ford explorer (1992) from a person in my area in los angeles, and I didnt know i was supposed to take it to the dmv within 5 days. The tags are now expired as of today and Im wondering what the penalty would be for getting it registered and If i were to pay it would i get the stickers the same day or via mail?

Any help would be appriciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

You really need to go to DMV and get the title in your name. That will be a transfer fee and the sales tax on your purchase price. The renewal will depend on the price you paid. There will be a penalty but not much. Your big expense will be sales tax. After 3 months, the renewal fee penalty will be about 50% of the fee.

By going into DMV, you will receive stickers at that time.