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I'm going to paint my van black, should I call the DMV or my insurance company etc. and let them know that I'm painting it a different color? Lets say, if I got pulled over, could I get a ticket since the color of the paint would no longer match what it says it supposed to be. If the police would look up my van, it would come back as a white chevy, not black.

I figure I'll call just to be on the safe side, but I was just wondering if anyone knew about this for sure.

edit- Nevermind, I was suprised I actually found what I was looking for online this time lol

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

Are cited for a traffic violation, sell or transfer your vehicle, or paint your vehicle a different color

second edit- better information about it below.

Optimus XL-400w amp 2x 10s IMPP 400w 2x something or other in dash 2x 35w radioshack 8" full-range AcDelco factory radio "frankenstein'd from my dead buick" Dodge seats 1984 Chevy G30 full size 1-ton van "Rust Monster" Progress - around 15% primer/patching

Sold the van in 2014, had it about 75% done, never did get the system in it. Bought a 2000 Chevy S10, still using the same amp/subs. Headunit is XO Vision X538. It's 52x4w, has a dvd player, auto flip out 7" touch screen plus alot more and is a single din.

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It seems that way, but it should depend on the area you live in also, some states/counties might have different laws regarding that.

DMV.org should have all the information you need.

or. DMV.state. "abbreviation of state you live in" .us

California would be DMV.state.Ca.us

or

DMV.Ca.gov

theres a couple different websites for it.

Found a couple different answers online.

Let the DMV know if you paint your vehicle for protection against vandalism, theft etc. So if the police are looking for it, they'll know what color to look for.

Another is saying that the DMV checks the Vin# so you don't have to tell them if you paint it.

Optimus XL-400w amp 2x 10s IMPP 400w 2x something or other in dash 2x 35w radioshack 8" full-range AcDelco factory radio "frankenstein'd from my dead buick" Dodge seats 1984 Chevy G30 full size 1-ton van "Rust Monster" Progress - around 15% primer/patching

Sold the van in 2014, had it about 75% done, never did get the system in it. Bought a 2000 Chevy S10, still using the same amp/subs. Headunit is XO Vision X538. It's 52x4w, has a dvd player, auto flip out 7" touch screen plus alot more and is a single din.

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