Registration Process for a Replica?

[jeffnolan]

The CHP inspection is VIN verification and a search in their database for stolen cars/parts. CHP doesn't do anything more than that, it's the easiest part of the entire process.

The DMV paperwork is also pretty straightforward, they really care about one thing: sales tax and registration fee collection. I didn't even have to get a brake or light inspection on my Backdraft.

The BAR is a whole other story. The Bay Area referees are sticklers and they are tuned to looking for turnkey cars being passed off as owner-built and out-of-state cars. Your receipts are important and it helps if you have pictures and/or knowledge of the build. I would advise to answer their questions with simple yes/no and don't elaborate but keep in mind that the referees do like cars and most of the time they are dealing with daily drivers that have problems or other mundane crap. When they get something like a Cobra it is exciting for them. If your referee shows some enthusiasm, go with it.

Also, when they look at your odometer, be sure to check and repeat their mileage recording, the guy in Daly City that did my car recorded my 1128.8 miles as 11,288 miles and it cost me 5 months of multiple visits and calls to Sacramento.