[SactoJim]

I got lucky.....Mine fell out of the system. I've heard different stories about how long it takes....mine was off the road for 10 years and I never filed a non-op, so I was concerned when it came time to register early this year.....needless to say, I was relieved.

Never quite understood why I should pay the DMV $20 (I think) for a non-op for the privilege of not being able to drive it anyway!.....go figure.

It's pretty much a crap shoot as to what help or favors you will get from DMV personel. I've had luck in the past driving a few miles out of the way to a nearby smaller town DMV instead of the big city DMV where employees tend to be a little less helpful.

Hell, considering the kerbillions of dollars this state is upsidedown with, they may triple your fees!!!!!