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Status Update to the Woosley vs. State of California Lawsuit

Note: This does not apply to the $300 Smog Impact Fee Refund

This is to inform you that there has been no change to the status of any refund claim submitted for a portion of the Vehicle License Feeunder Woosley vs. State of California. A final decision by the court is pending and the trial court date has been continued. After the court renders its final decision, the Department of Motor Vehicles will begin processing the refund claims. All refund claims processed will generate a detailed informational letter on the status of the claim or a refund check.

PLEASE DO NOTcontact the department with questions regarding your claim. Until the court renders its final decision, the department is prohibited from processing any Woosley vs. State of California refund claims. Please wait until you hear from the department in writing regarding your claim. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

I own an out-of-state vehicle. How do I file a claim?