Disabled Person or Disabled Veteran License Plate Certification Form (REG 3060)

Owners of disabled person or disabled veteran license plates must complete this form and present it to peace officers upon request. The form identifies the owner of the special license plate and verifies that person's right to disabled person/veteran privileges.

Verification of Vehicle (Not to be completed by applicant) (REG 31)

This form is used only by authorized DMV and Auto Club employees, DMV licensed vehicle verifiers, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and other peace officers, when performing a physical inspection of a vehicle or trailer vehicle identification number (VIN) and other vehicle characteristics.

Foreign Resident In-Transit Permit Application (REG 34 DRM)

This form is used to obtain a permit to operate a new vehicle for 30 days when arrangements to purchase a vehicle from a California dealer were made prior to arrival in the United States.

Application for Title or Registration/Verification of Vehicle (REG 343)

This application form is used for vehicles being registered for the first time and for nonresident vehicles brought into California. It must be submitted with the appropriate fees within 20 days of the date the vehicle is first operated in California. This form may also be used to reregister a vehicle after it has been junked, salvaged, or removed from the department's database. The REG 343 is generally submitted with other supporting documents and is not to be mailed by itself.

Specialized Transportation Vehicle Exemption Certification (REG 345)

Year of Manufacture (YOM) License Plate Application (REG 352)

This form is used to apply for assignment, reassignment, or retention of a Year of Manufacture (YOM) plate. YOM plates are any officially manufactured California license plates issued prior to 1969 for auto, motorcycle, or trailers and extends to 1972 or prior for commercial vehicles that the department determines are legible and serviceable pursuant to California Vehicle Code §5004.1.

Application for Special Identification Plate Dealer – Manufacturer (REG 353)

This form is used by dealers and manufacturers of special equipment, such as special construction equipment or tow dollies, to apply for an identification plate to display during the sales demonstration or delivery of the equipment.

Application for Return of Non-Resident Plates (REG 356)

Unexpired nonresident license plates surrendered upon application for California registration may be returned to the motor vehicle registration authority in the applicant's home state pursuant to California Vehicle Code §4302.

Declaration of GVW/CGW (REG 4008)

This is used to declare the operating weight (gross vehicle weight or combined gross vehicle weight) of a commercial motor vehicle operating at a GVW/CGW of 10,001 pounds or more. Use this form when you have lost or misplaced the original declaration form or the operating weight of your vehicle changed after you submitted the declaration form to DMV.

Permanent Trailer Identification Certification (REG 4017)

The REG 4017 is a two-sided form used for trailers in the PTI program. Side A is completed and signed by sole owners requesting a paper certificate of title. Side B is an application for: the transfer of ownership for a PTI trailer with an electronic title record or addition of a legal owner only. The transfer may be a registered owner transfer or a release of security interest only.