I owe back registration, can i still junk yard my car?

There really is no way around this. You should pay the $800. Best of Luck.

I think you are going to need to make the payment. You can contact the Department of Licensing to discuss the issue with them.

Based on the limited information you have provided, it appears that you are very likely going to have to pay the $800.

you can junk your car but you will still owe the money. Turn in you plates and/or do whatever is necessary to terminate/cease the registration immediately so you do not incur additional/new charges.

You will still owe the money.

To operate the vehicle you certainly need registration and license in the State of California. If you have not operated nor driven the vehicle in any fashion, you should check with the DMV and tell them the vehicle has been inoperable for this entire period of time. Before you pay, I would at least get a response. It may be possible you don’t have to. I hope this is helpful. John N. Kitta Fremont