{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"247","citation":"Veh. Code, § 247","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100. - 681.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 82, Sec. 9.   (SB 169)   Effective July 13, 2026.","effective":"2026-07-13","html":"<p>“Certificate of title” or “certificate of ownership” means an official record in paper or electronic form, compliant with the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/veh/4450\">4450</a>, that establishes and provides proof of legal ownership of a vehicle.</p>","text":"“Certificate of title” or “certificate of ownership” means an official record in paper or electronic form, compliant with the regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 4450, that establishes and provides proof of legal ownership of a vehicle.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/words-and-phrases-defined-247","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}