I don't know about your state, but in California, they have absolutely no fucking clue about whether your car has outstanding recalls or maintenance notes, all

I don't know about your state, but in California, they have absolutely no fucking clue about whether your car has outstanding recalls or maintenance notes, all they check is smog. If your car isn't electric, and is sufficiently old. Back when I lived in South Carolina, they'd check that the blinkers and brake lights were working. Not in California.