Under California Smog rules, when is a Smog Check certificate required during a transfer of ownership involving a family member?

• A. Only when transferring to a non-family member.
• B. When a vehicle is being transferred between siblings.
• C. Always, regardless of relationship.
• D. Never for family transfers.

Answer: (B)

In California, a Smog Check certificate is normally required when a vehicle changes ownership, but the law includes exemptions for certain family transfers. Transfers between spouses or between a parent and child are typically exempt from the smog requirement. Since siblings are not on that exemption list, a Smog Check certificate is required when a vehicle is transferred between siblings. The other options either imply no requirement for family transfers or apply a blanket rule, which isn’t accurate given the specific exemption rules.