Except as provided in Sections 5905, 5907 and 5908, the method provided in this chapter for perfecting a security interest on a vehicle registered under this code is exclusive, but the effect of such perfection, and the creation, attachment, priority and validity of such security interest shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code.
Cal. Veh. Code § 6303
Filing Instruments Evidencing Liens or Encumbrances
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 40 Cal. 3d 441 - T & O Mobile Homes, Inc. v. United California Bank (1985)
Most recently applied in Simon v. Chrysler Credit Corp. (In Re Babaeian Transportation Co.) (January 1997)
Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 819.
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Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.