car register question living in tijuana work in cali (insurance, moving, drivers license)
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finally i posted into the right section...i am on my way to move to tijuana at the end of september.....i am from iowa actually border of illinois....when it comes down to the my license plates am i ok with iowa plates...i hear it doesnt matter as long as they are not expired....and i hear people even have south dakota plates LOL....how are you people doing this..with the car tag....are you going for california plates....i called the dmv in san diego they said i can register my car in cali being from out of state just need insurance....is this a good option? or just stick with my iowa plates and keep it moving.....
i have spoken to a few people over the months about this move..some that have done it some that use to do it....i really wish i had good advice...with all of this...i will be living with a woman in mexico....and plan to work in san diego or chula vista national city or somewhere closest to border....what are the issues anybody has encountered with this lifestyle besides the LINE.....
with a job i know i need a private mail box it seems...that is what people are doing!!
Here we go again. You posted the same question in the San Diego section, and got your answers. You may PLAN to work somewhere close to the border, but don't get your hope up to do so. Like I said in an earlier post, for the types of jobs that you're looking for, preference is given to those who speak Spanish.
Also, have you applied for a Sentri pass yet?
Here's an example:
I lived in Tijuana and commuted to San Diego for a year, with and without a Sentri pass.
Without the Sentri pass, I was in line anywhere from 2-4 hours.
With the Sentri pass, I was in line no more than 30 minutes.
I had (and still have) a private mailbox in San Diego.
I had (and still have) California plates on my van.
If you plan to work in CA, it's MANDATORY that you have US and Mexican insurance on your car.
Read this about registering your car in CA from out of state. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/de...htvr09#feesdue
When in business ( ventura) worked on a car with Colorado plates..
He got snagged by a sheriff who noticed his obvious color same time every day. Going to work?
Calif requires any outstate vehicle to be registered here if your working in Calif.
DMV allows a PO address
I am retired in Rosarito with Calif plates, US banking etc.
You can live in TJ with a few thousand Americans that cross into SD during the week...tons of Calif plates in line.
Here we go again. You posted the same question in the San Diego section, and got your answers. You may PLAN to work somewhere close to the border, but don't get your hope up to do so. Like I said in an earlier post, for the types of jobs that you're looking for, preference is given to those who speak Spanish.
Also, have you applied for a Sentri pass yet?
Here's an example:
I lived in Tijuana and commuted to San Diego for a year, with and without a Sentri pass.
Without the Sentri pass, I was in line anywhere from 2-4 hours.
With the Sentri pass, I was in line no more than 30 minutes.
I had (and still have) a private mailbox in San Diego.
I had (and still have) California plates on my van.
If you plan to work in CA, it's MANDATORY that you have US and Mexican insurance on your car.
Read this about registering your car in CA from out of state. https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/de...htvr09#feesdue
But I'm getting MULTIPLE answers that contradict sir ...i spoke to people who DO NOT HAVE CALI PLATES and have south dakota ....so where is my answer .....dude .....do I need cali plates or not ....and jobs are from customer service,cashier,general labor,cleaning,kitchen ....ill do anything to be honest I'm a worker
Lol texas didn't even care of my out of state plates and I was living there for a year Lol not one pull over ��
That's Texas, California wants their money. And like I said in another post, it's mandatory that you carry both California and Mexican insurance on your car.
OK, your in TJ and looking for a job in SD area driving an out of state car still a Tourist.
Apply at PO for a mailbox. Fill out change of address form etc.
San Ysidro just added a bunch of sm boxes due to a demand.
Now with s current mailing address and a new job go to DMV office at 3rd St end.
DMV will issue new registration/title for Calif within 90 days mailed to your new PO box.
Few months ago bought a car and went thru their routine etc. They are super busy.
You have to also get s Calif drivers license same time...
2 to 3 hrs down time.
Okay appreciate it that is exactly what I will do ...have you heard of the virtual mailboxes or private mail boxes what the difference ...is a regular...p.o good enough
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