First if your not already a AAA member it wouldn't be worth calling or doing any business with AAA unless you and the seller of the car are both AAA members. Here are the requirements for your question via official California DMV completed Application for Title or Registration (PDF) (REG 343) The out-of-state Certificate of Title (required for change of ownership) The out-of-state registration certificate (usually not required if the Certificate of Title is available) A vehicle verification by an authorized DMV employee. Bring your vehicle to your local DMV for verification of the vehicle's identification number. For your convenience, we recommend that you schedule an Appointment(s) Commercial vehicles, including pickups, may require a weight certificate California smog certification Fees - the amount due depends on a variety of factors. An exact amount can only be calculated when you submit your application to the department. For an estimate, you may use the Online Vehicle Calc
I agree with Sylvia very much so call AAA and talk to them and find out what you need first but you should get AAA insurance is the best so do most everything for you
Get it smogged first. If AAA can't or won't go to Dmv. There's usually some issue with cars from out of state. But call AAA and ask.
You need the guidance of the DMV. First, then follow through
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