Section 516.
Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 516.
in effect“Resident” means any person who manifests an intent to live or be located in this state on more than a temporary or transient basis. Presence in the state for six months or more in any 12-month period gives rise to a rebuttable presumption of residency.
The following are evidence of residency for purposes of vehicle registration:
(a)
Address where registered to vote.
(b)
Location of employment or place of business.
(c)
Payment of resident tuition at a public institution of higher education.
(d)
Attendance of dependents at a primary or secondary school.
(e)
Filing a homeowner’s property tax exemption.
(f)
Renting or leasing a home for use as a residence.
(g)
Declaration of residency to obtain a license or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to a nonresident.
(h)
Possession of a California driver’s license.
(i)
Other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the state is more than temporary or transient.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026