I think this depends on the state, but I know NJ allows you to do this, as long as you still meet the requirements in NJ. They'll just require you to get some kind of proof from CA/NCEES showing that you passed the 8-hour exam. (The person I spoke to at NJ specifically said a printout or...
So, I just registered on this forum to be able to answer this. You can take CA specific exams outside of California. I live in New Jersey as well, took the NCEES test last October and took the Survey/Seismic at a Prometric facility in NJ this past October... (and am anxiously waiting the results...