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    Default Does a Bankruptcy Court Have Access to DMV Records

    My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: California

    I am currently in the process of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the state of CA. As I have just received my tax return, I have used $3000 to buy a used car from a friend. Per my attorney, I will need to tell the trustee what I did with my tax return money. I have a receipt from the seller stating I paid $3000 for the car. Because the seller is a friend of mine, they allowed me to register the vehicle stating I paid only $1500 instead of $3000, so I wouldn't have to pay a lot in taxes as I am low on money due to paying for the bankruptcy. My question is: Does bankruptcy court/trustee have access to DMV records? I'm afraid that they will question why I told the DMV I paid $1500 for the car instead of $3000. Do they have any way of finding out this information? or will they only go off of the receipt of sale that I got from the seller?

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    Default Re: Does a Bankruptcy Court Have Access to DMV Records

    As you made the poor choice to lie to the state and commit tax fraud, it would seem foolish to play with fire by giving the trustee different information. You should discuss your situation with your bankruptcy lawyer.

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    Default Re: Does a Bankruptcy Court Have Access to DMV Records

    When they ask for proof and you show them the title that says $1500 were you planning on confessing to the trustee and court you are a liar who will do whatever necessary to conceal assets and facts?

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