I moved to California and drove my car from Massachusetts in August.
I am graduating with an AA degree this semester and am either going to move to Oregon or stay in California.

Is it illegal for my car to be in the state with Massachusetts plates and me with a Massachusetts license? When do I need to start worrying about this stuff?

My car is registered in my dad’s name because I got it as a 16th birthday present but it is my car. He recently renewed the registration under his old Massachusetts address but he moved to Washington.

If he renewed it again with the Massachusetts address would it go unnoticed like it is now? Do I need to establish residency in California to have my car legally in California? How do I establish residency? Can I just stay a Massachusetts citizen with a Massachusetts license plate if I am only out west during college semesters?

Thanks guys I always best answer. I don’t expect anyone to actually know these things, but anything relevant would be great!