California Law, License fees on cars that have been sitting Options

[Randal]

In California, what is the law regarding license fees on a vehicle that has been sitting for 7 years? In my case the last time it was registered was 1999.

If the non- operation certificate had been filed each year (by the previous owner) then obviously there is no back license tags to pay.

If the non-operation license hasn't been filed, is the new buyer responsible for to pay all past years.

Can the new buyer secure an affidavit from the old owner to satisfy that the vehicle was non-operational?

What is the deal?

Thanks.



PS

I’ve attached a picture of the car in question.

This car is a joint venture between my son and I; the primary purpose is to get him some autoXing experience before we let him lose on the crazy freeways here.

BTW Brad has already read me the riot act on why I shouldn't buy a 944, but this one is so clean I couldn't pass it up.