{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"516","citation":"Veh. Code, § 516","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":"Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 13, Sec. 17.   Effective February 13, 1991.","effective":"1991-02-13","html":"<p>“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.</p><p>The following are evidence of residency for purposes of vehicle registration: </p><p>(a) Address where registered to vote. </p><p>(b) Location of employment or place of business. </p><p>(c) Payment of resident tuition at a public institution of higher education. </p><p>(d) Attendance of dependents at a primary or secondary school. </p><p>(e) Filing a homeowner’s property tax exemption. </p><p>(f) Renting or leasing a home for use as a residence. </p><p>(g) Declaration of residency to obtain a license or any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to a nonresident. </p><p>(h) Possession of a California driver’s license. </p><p>(i) Other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the state is more than temporary or transient.</p>","text":"“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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/words-and-phrases-defined-516","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}