20.035 Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placard Identification (ID) Cards

A DP placard owner may obtain a replacement of a lost, stolen, mutilated, or illegible DP placard ID card.

The following must be submitted:

• An Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents (REG156) indicating disposition of the original DP placard ID card.

The procedures below must be followed:

• Pick up and destroy any mutilated DP placard ID card.
• Issue a no-fee replacement DP placard ID card.

20.030 Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placards (VC §22511.55 and §22511.56)

A placard owner may obtain a substitute DP placard if the original placard (permanent or temporary) is lost, stolen, or mutilated.

The following must be submitted:

• A REG 156.
• The fee, if applicable, for a temporary DP placard only. No fee is required for a replacement permanent DP placard.

The procedures below must be followed:

• Verify that the applicant had an unexpired DP placard.
• Pick up and destroy any mutilated DP placard.
• Issue a new DP placard and ID card.

An application for DP placard (REG 195) form, with the Doctor’s Certification of Disability section completed, is required after a DP placard is cancelled for any reason (for example, misuse, fraud reported by law enforcement, or erroneous application).

The following must be submitted:

• A new REG 195 with Sections A through E completed by applicant as appropriate and Sections F and G completed by doctor.

The procedures below must be followed:

• Review REG 195 and verify the form is complete.
• Issue a new DP placard.

DP placards renewals are no longer automatically mailed to out-of-state addresses.

The following must be submitted:

• A REG 156 to renew their DP placard when their address is listed as out-of-state.

Note Substitute DP placards are not allowed for an organization. The organization must reapply for an original DP placard.

20.025 Commercial Vehicle Registration Act (CVRA) Weight Decals and Year Stickers

All CVRA-registered vehicles are issued CVRA weight decals and CVRA year stickers in addition to the regular Auto Commercial Trailer Motorcycle (ACTM) year sticker. CVRA year stickers correspond in color to the ACTM stickers.

Exception: Permanent fleet registration (PFR) vehicles—CVRA/PFR registered vehicles are issued CVRA weight decals and year stickers that are gold with PFR printed in black.

For issuance of replacement CVRA weight decals and/or CVRA or PYR year stickers, the following must be submitted:

• A REG 156.
• The fees due.

The procedures below must be followed:

• Generate the fee for either the replacement CVRA weight decals or CVRA/PFR year stickers. Do not waive or absorb this fee.
• Issue the decals and/or stickers on complete transactions only.

Note Issue both the CVRA weight decals and year stickers if a REG 156 is received and it is not clear which is being requested.

20.020 Certificates of Title Lost After Release by the Lienholder (VC §§5752 and 5911)

The legal owner/lien holder (LO) notarized release on the REG 227 or a notarized lien satisfied is required to replace a title that was lost after being released by the LO for a vehicle three model years or older. Refer to the Notarized Lienholder Signatures for Replacement Certificates of Title section in this chapter. The Missing Title Statement (Section 3) on the REG 227 must be completed by the person who lost the title after the LO of record released interest.

For a vehicle two model years old or newer, a lien release on REG 227, REG 166, or any other types of lien releases are not acceptable. The LO must apply for replacement title.

20.015 Certificates of Title for Dealer to Auto Auction Sales

A dealer may request a title in the dealership name for any dealer inventory vehicle being sold to an auto auction that will not accept a REG 227. The basic transfer requirements listed in Chapter 11 apply, except when the REG 227 is submitted in
lieu of the California title, the following must be submitted:

• A REG 227 with the “New Owner” and “Dealer” sections completed.
• A REG 256 explaining the vehicle is to be sold by an auction.
• A REG 262 to report the odometer mileage. Refer to Chapter 11.
• Fees due. Use tax is not due and a smog certification is not required.

Note: The process in this section cannot be used for other types of applications, such as lien sales, etc. A REG 166 and any other types of lien releases for California titled vehicles two model years old or newer are not acceptable.

Refer to Chapter 11 if Rush Title expedite processing is requested.

An out-of-state dealer may request a transfer of title to their dealership name when a used vehicle is purchased from an auto auction and their home state will not accept a REG 227.

When processing a REG 227 from an out-of-state dealer or registration service representing the out-of-state dealer, follow the chart below:

If the Out-of-State Dealer Is Requesting	Then	And the Vehicle Must Be
If the Out-of-State Dealer Is Requesting A transfer of title to the dealership name, for a vehicle purchased at an auto auction using a REG 227 Note If evidence that the vehicle is registered in another state is presented to waive fees, this process is not allowed. Process as a “Nonresident” following current procedures, if the vehicle is located in California	Then The transfer is allowed	And the Vehicle Must Be Last titled and registered in California (expired registration is okay). The following must be submitted: A copy of the current out-of-state dealer license issued in the name of the dealer requesting the title. A REG 227 properly endorsed by the RO. If there is a legal owner (LO) and the lien is being released, the REG 227 or a REG 166 properly endorsed and the endorsement must be notarized. The odometer mileage reported on the California Certificate of Title or on a REG 262. A copy of the auto auction invoice for the vehicle showing the vehicle description and purchaser’s name. A REG 256 , explaining the vehicle was purchased at an auto auction and transfer of title is being requested because the dealer’s home state will not accept a REG 227. All current and past California registration fees must be paid, if due. Use tax and smog certification are not required.
If the Out-of-State Dealer Is Requesting The use of an alternate address for the LO of record from their main business address	Then The RO and LO of record will remain the same, but the alternate address will be used for the LO	And the Vehicle Must Be Last titled in California. The following must be submitted: A copy of the current out-of-state dealer license issued in the name of the dealer requesting the title. A letter written on the LO’s letterhead authorizing the use of that specific, alternate address and including the vehicle identification number and make. A REG 227 which shows the complete LO information in the new LO section. A signature on line 2 is not required.
If the Out-of-State Dealer Is Requesting A replacement title for a vehicle they accepted in trade in the other state and there is no LO on the vehicle record	Then RO of record will remain the same and the out-of-state dealer may be recorded as the new LO	And the Vehicle Must Be Last titled in California. The following must be submitted: • A copy of the current out-of-state dealer license issued in the name of the dealer requesting the title. • The REG 227 properly endorsed by the RO on line 2 with the dealer as the new LO in the appropriate section of the REG 227. • A REG 256 explaining the vehicle was accepted as a trade-in and a title is being requested because the dealer’s home state will not accept a REG 227. • All current and past due California registration fees must be paid, if due. Use tax and smog certification are not required.
If the Out-of-State Dealer Is Requesting A replacement title for a vehicle they accepted in trade in the other state and there is a LO		Then Last titled in California. The following must be submitted: • The same requirement as in the previous section. • The lien release on the REG 227 or REG 166 must be notarized.

20.010 Certificates of Title and Transfer of Ownership (VC §§4459, 5752, and 5911)

The basic transfer requirements listed in Chapter 11 apply when a REG 227 is used to transfer ownership of a vehicle, when the California Certificate of Title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or illegible.

The following must be submitted:

• A Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form (REG 262) to report the odometer mileage. Refer to Chapter 11.
• A properly completed REG 227 endorsed for transfer by the seller and buyer:
  • The registered owner (RO) and legal owner/lienholder (LO) names of record must be shown.
  • The LO’s releasing signature must be notarized for a vehicle three model years or older.
  • Section 3, Missing Title Statement, must be completed and signed as follows:

If the Title Was/Is	The Certification Is Signed by the
If the Title Was/Is Lost by/stolen from the RO or lost after the LO released interest	The Certification Is Signed by the RO.
If the Title Was/Is Lost by/stolen from the buyer,	The Certification Is Signed by the Buyer.
If the Title Was/Is Illegible or mutilated,	The Certification Is Signed by the RO of record or the buyer.
If the Title Was/Is Not received by the RO or LO after issuance,	The Certification Is Signed by the The RO or LO, as appropriate
If the Title Was/Is Note The certification may be signed by a person authorized with power of attorney. A REG 227 must be completed by the LO of record for a vehicle two model years old or newer or by the RO when there is no LO on record.

20.005 Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents (REG 156) Form (VC §§4457, 4458, and 4466)

The Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents (REG 156) form is used to replace lost, stolen, mutilated, or illegible license plates, stickers, registration cards, disabled person parking placards and identification (ID) cards, CVRA weight decals and/or year stickers, and vessel certificates of number and/or stickers. A REG 156 completed by the RO is required before replacements are issued.

A REG 156 completed by the RO is required before replacements are issued. A REG 156 may be completed by the dealer or agent of the dealer, such as a registration service, whether or not it is submitted as part of a dealer transfer transaction. The dealer’s agent or registration service does not need to provide proof of their own identity DL/ID. If the REG 156 is submitted by a registration service, the application must include a REG 5065 when the name or address of the RO does not match the vehicle/vessel registration records.

Note A REG 5065 is not required if submitted by a legal owner, dealer, dismantler, insurer, salvage pool, business, or court-appointed bankruptcy referee whether or not the name or address matches DMV’s record.

Policy—The DMV’s policy is that a REG 156 is:

• Required when the RO applies in person. The REG 156 must show the RO name, address, and signature.

• Not required when the request is made in a letter signed by the RO of record provided there are no changes being made.

Note Do not process telephone requests for replacement/substitute license plates.

These procedures apply to all applications for substitute and replacement license plates when one or both license plates are lost, stolen, mutilated/illegible, or not received.

Counter Items—The following steps are mandatory, for duplicate or replacement license plates.

The following must be submitted:

• A REG 156.
• Valid photo ID as follows:
• A California photo DL/ID card.
• If the RO is a resident of another state or country, they shall present their out-of-state/country DL/ID and one of the following secondary photo IDs:
  • Valid passport.
  • Military ID card.
  • ID card issued by another state or U.S. government agency.
  • Student ID card issued by a college or university.
  • ID card issued by a California-based employer.
• Any remaining license plate.
• The replacement fee and other fees, if applicable.

The procedures below must be followed:

• Visually verify that the person presenting the application is the same person as on the ID.
• Write the DL/ID number and state of issuance, if other than California, on the REG 156.
• Use the following charts for additional processing instructions:
  

Name and address on the application match:

If the Applicant Is	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the	The Following Must be Submitted	The Procedures Below Must be Followed
If the Applicant Is The RO	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the Vehicle registration (VR) record and the California DL/ID (if submitting a California DL/ID)	The Following Must beSubmittedN/A	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Key the appropriate type transaction code (TTC). Note Auto clubs may issue license plates when the RO applies in person and there is no change of address.
If the Applicant Is A company/ business RO	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR record	The Following Must beSubmittedPayment on a company check that matches the RO on the VR record	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Key the appropriate TTC.  Issue license plates. Note If payment is not on a company check that matches the RO on the VR record, the procedure below must be followed: Issue a 60-day temporary operating permit (TOP). Advise the applicant that the license plates will be mailed.
If the Applicant Is The RO with an out-of-state/ country DL/ID and an acceptable secondary photo ID	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR record	The Following Must beSubmittedN/A	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Key the appropriate TTC. Issue license plates. Note Auto clubs may issue license plates when the RO applies in person and there is no change of address.
If the Applicant Is The RO with an out-of-state/ country DL/ID and an unacceptable secondary photo ID	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR Record	The Following Must beSubmittedN/A	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Forward the application to DMV headquarters for verification with the other state. Photocopy the DL/ID and attach the photocopy to the application. Complete a REG 256 explaining the applicant did not provide a secondary ID and that verification from the applicant’s home state is required. Issue a 60-day TOP.
If the Applicant Is A registration service	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the	The Following Must beSubmittedNote A REG 5065 is not required	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Key the appropriate TTC. Issue license plates.
If the Applicant Is Not the RO or a registration service	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR Record	The Following Must beSubmittedN/A	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Advise the applicant the license plates will be mailed to the owner.

Name or address on the application do not match:

If the Applicant Is	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the	The Following Must be Submitted	The Procedures Below Must be Followed
If the Applicant Is The RO with an out-of-state/ country DL/ID and an unacceptable secondary photo ID	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR record	The Following Must beSubmittedN/A	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Forward the application to DMV headquarters for verification with the other state. Photocopy the DL/ID and attach the photocopy to the application. Complete a REG 256 explaining the applicant did not provide a secondary ID and that verification from the applicant’s home state is required. Issue a 60-day TOP.
If the Applicant Is The RO	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR Record	The Following Must beSubmitted The California Certificate of Title (or photocopy), California registration card (or photocopy), or renewal notice. A police report, if the license plates were reported stolen. A Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) form completed by CHP, if  substitute license plates have been issued within the last 90 days.	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Determine if license plates have been issued within the last 90 days. Key the appropriate TTC and change the VR address. Issue license plates.
If the Applicant Is The RO	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the Address on the California DL/ID (if submitting a California DL/ID)	The Following Must beSubmittedA completed Change of Address (DMV 14) form	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Key a printout to verify the DL address on record. Change the DL address from the DMV 14. Issue license plates.
If the Applicant Is A registration service	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR record	The Following Must beSubmittedA REG 5065	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Key the appropriate TTC. Issue license plates.
If the Applicant Is Not the RO or a registration service	And the Name and Address on the Application Match the VR record	The Following Must beSubmitted• The California Certificate of Title (or photocopy), registration card (or photocopy), or renewal notice. • A police report, if the license plates were stolen. • A REG 31 completed by CHP, if substitute license plates have been issued within the last 90 days. Note A REG 5065 is not required	The Procedures Below Must be Followed Return the application on a report of deposit of fees (RDF) for the RO to appear in person. Issue a 60-day TOP.
If the Applicant Is Note The spouse of a nonresident military (NRM) RO may use an out-of-state DL/ID to apply for substitute/duplicate license plates. If the spouse is not the RO, forward the application to RPU I in DMV headquarters for further verification.

Mail Items

The procedures below must be followed:

• Verify the name and address on the application matches the VR record and the California DL/ID record.
• If they match, key the appropriate TTC and process.
• If either the name or address on the application is different from the VR record or the California DL/ID record, RDF the application for the RO to appear in person.

Refer to the previous chart and request the following items, as appropriate:

• California DL/ID or out-of-state/country DL/ID and acceptable secondary photo ID.
• Proof of ownership.
• Police report, if license plates are reported stolen.
• REG 31 completed by CHP, if substitute license plates were issued within the last 90 days.
• The remaining license plate to be surrendered to DMV if one plate is reported lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed.

Applications Submitted by Industry Members—License plates may be issued directly to a dealer or an agent for the dealer, dismantler, insurer or agent for the insurer, registration service, or salvage pool presenting an application on behalf of their customer (see previous sections). If a DMV Occupational Licensee (dealer, registration service, etc.) submits the application, write the Occupational License number below the RO’s ID number on the face of the application.

A licensed registration service must submit a complete notarized REG 5065 with the application when the name or address of the RO does not match the VR records.

The sections are completed as follows:

• Section 1—completed by the RO. Only one RO signature is required even when there are multiple owners.
• Section 2—completed by the registration service.
• Section 3—completed by the notary.

Note A registration service may submit any standardized notarized form in lieu of the REG 5065 which certifies to the name, address, and signature of the RO shown on the application.

Vehicles Registered in the Name of a Trust—If the VR record shows the RO as a trust, consider the trustee as the RO for ID and issuance purposes. When a trust record:

• Does not show a trustee.
• Shows a trustee different from DMV’s record, accept a REG 256 stating they are the appointed trustee. Trust documents are not required.

The procedures below must be followed:

• Check the DL/ID of the person presenting the application, unless the application is submitted by a dealer or registration service.
• Pick up remaining license plate(s), if only one license plate was lost/stolen, etc. If none, write “0 license plates picked up” on the REG 156 and initial the notation.
• Issue substitute license plates over the counter to a registration service, if the name and address do not match, if accompanied by a REG 5065.
• Issue substitute license plates over the counter to a dealer or registration service.
• Forward questionable applications to RPU in DMV headquarters. Complete a REG 256 explaining why you question the application.

You must not do the following:

• Accept a REG 156 when the applicant cannot provide either a California DL/ID or an out-of-state/country DL/ID and a secondary photo ID, unless submitted by a dealer or registration service.
• Process telephone requests for replacement/substitute license plates.
• Mail license plates to an RO (mail applications) when the address on the application is different from the address of record. The RO must appear in person with proof of ID and the other items as required.
• Issue substitute license plates over the counter if license plates have been issued in the last 90 days, unless the applicant provides a REG 31completed by CHP.

Exceptions—These procedures do not apply to:

• Vehicles sold through lien sales.
• Revived junk/salvage vehicles.
• Vehicles with unavailable records.
• Disabled Person Placards.
• License plate interchange transactions.
• Vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP).
• Vehicles registered under the Permanent Fleet Registration (PFR) program.
• Implements of husbandry, tow dollies, and vehicles that were issued an ID plate under VC§§5014 (special equipment) or 5014.1 (permanent trailer ID program).

Chapter 20 Replacements and Substitutes

20.000 Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) (VC §§4457, 4458, 4459, 4466 and 5752)

A duplicate California Certificate of Title must be obtained when the original is lost, stolen, mutilated, illegible, or a paperless title. An Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) form must be completed by the legal owner/lienholder (LO) of record for a vehicle two model years old or newer or by the registered owner (RO), when there is no LO on record, and submitted with the replacement fee.

Note A Lien Satisfied/Title Holder Release (REG 166) form and any other types of lien releases for California titled vehicles two model years old or newer are not acceptable. The LO must request the title. Renewal fees and parking violations are not required to be paid to issue a replacement Certificate of Title only.

Refer to Chapter 10 for Emission Compliance for Heavy Duty Vehicles

Refer to Chapter 11 for procedures when a REG 227 is submitted in conjunction with a transfer application.

Verification of RO Name and Address

—Before a replacement title application can be submitted solely to issue a replacement title to the RO, the owner’s name and address shown on the REG 227 must be verified against the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) records.

Note This applies to mail applications, but does not apply if the LO of record is applying for the replacement title or if there is any type of transfer being submitted.

The following must be submitted:

• A REG 227 with the following sections completed:
  • Section 1: RO’s name, address, driver’s license/identification (DL/ID).
  • Section 3: Missing Title Statement.
• If being submitted by a registration service and the name or address of the RO does not match the vehicle/vessel registration records, a Registered Owner Notarized
• Certification (REG 5065) form with the following sections completed:
  • Section 1: Completed by the RO. Only one RO signature is required, even when there are multiple ROs.
  • Section 2: Completed by the registration service.
  • Section 3: Completed by the notary.

Note A REG 5065 is not required when submitted by or through a lienholder, dealer, dismantler, insurer, agent of an insurer, salvage pool, business, or court appointed bankcruptcy referee, whether or not the name or address matches DMV’s records.

• Any remnants of a mutilated or illegible title.
• If DMV’s records indicate that a replacement title was issued in the past 90 days and the address does not match the VR record, a Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) form completed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
• The replacement title fee and any other fees.

The procedures below must be followed:

• If the REG 227 is presented in person:
  • Verify the applicant’s photo DL/ID card and write the DL/ID number in the
    upper- right corner of the REG 227.
  • Review the REG 227 for the correct vehicle description, the RO name, address,
    and DL/ID number shown in the designated space (or in Section 1 on forms
    without a designated space).
• Process the application as follows:

If the RO Name	And the REG 227 Is Submitted by	Process the Application as
If the RO Name And address and DL/ID number match the name, address, and DL/ID number on the vehicle registration (VR) record	And the REG 227 Is Submitted by The RO in person	Process the Application as Clearing, if all requirements are submitted.
If the RO Name And DL/ID number match and the address on the application matches the address on the DL/ID record
If the RO Name Or address do not match the VR record	And the REG 227 Is Submitted by Note If a replacement title was issued in the past 90 days and the address does not match the VR record, a REG 31 completed by CHP is required	Process the Application as Clearing, if the RO can present: Their DL/ID. Proof of ownership for the vehicle (photocopy is acceptable). Forward to DMV headquarters if the RO does not have: Their DL/ID. Proof of ownership for the vehicle (photocopy is caceptable).
	If the RO Name The LO in person or by mail	And the REG 227 Is Submitted by Clearing, if all requirements are submitted. Note A REG 5065 is not required.
If the RO Name And address, and DL/ID number match the name, address, and DL/ID number on the VR record	And the REG 227 Is Submitted by The RO or others by mail	Process the Application as Clearing, if all requirements are submitted.
If the RO Name Or address do not match the VR record	And the REG 227 Is Submitted by The RO or others by mail	Process the Application as Forward to DMV headquarters and request the RO to appear in person to present: Their DL/ID. Proof of ownership for the vehicle (photocopy is acceptable). Note A REG 5065 is not required if submitted by a legal owner, dealer, dismantler, insurer, agent of an insurer, salvage pool, business or court–appointed bankruptcy referee.
If the RO Name Address, and DL/ID number match the name, address and DL/ID number on the VR record	And the REG 227 Is Submitted by A registration service in person or by mail	Process the Application as Clearing, if all requirements are submitted. Note A REG 5065 is not required.
If the RO Name Or address do not match the VR record		And the REG 227 Is Submitted by Clearing, if all requirements are submitted. Note: A REG 5065 is required.
If the RO Name Note The REG 227 may be submitted by someone other than the RO of record, but it must be signed by the RO. When a REG 227 is submitted in conjunction with a transfer, see Chapter 11.

Inquiries—An inquiry will help you determine if a replacement title was recently issued, or if the name and/or DL/ID number on a REG 227 matches the vehicle subrecord. DL/ID numbers appear on most registration records.

Acceptable Photo ID (VC §4466 (a)(2)(A))—The following must be submitted:

• A California photo DL/ID card.
• If the RO is a resident of another state or country, the RO shall present their
  out-of-state or out-of-country DL/ID and one of the following secondary photo
  IDs.
  • Valid passport.
  • Military ID card.
  • ID card issued by another state or U.S government agency.
  • Student ID card issued by a college or university.
  • ID card issued by a California-based employer.

Acceptable Proof of Ownership Documents (VC §4466(a)(1))—Proof of ownership may be any of the following documents (original or a photocopy, if the photocopy matches DMV’s records):

• California Certificate of Title.
• Registration card.
• Registration renewal notice (original only).
  

Exclusions—The RO is not required to appear in person with proof of ownership
for the vehicle and acceptable photo ID if either:

• The RO name, address, and DL/ID number shown on the application match the name, address, and DL/ID number on DMV’s records.

• The application is submitted by or through one of the following:
  • The LO, if the LO is not the same person as the RO or the lessee.
  • A dealer or an agent of the dealer.
  • A registration service.
  • A dismantler, as part of the dismantler’s transaction.
  • An insurer or an agent of the insurer, as part of the insurer’s transaction.
  • A salvage pool on behalf of an insurance company.
    

Owner Verification for Company/Business-Owned Vehicles

The procedures below must be followed:

• Verify the ID of the authorized representative.
• Print the authorized representative’s ID number.
• Initial the application.

If the Address on the Application	And the Payment Is	Process the Application as
If the Address on the Application Matches the VR record	And the Payment Is On a company check that matches the RO on the VR record	Process the Application as Clearing, if all requirements are submitted.
	If the Address on the Application Not on a company check	And the Payment Is Clearing in postal mode, if all requirements are submitted.
If the Address on the Application Do not match the VR record	And the Payment Is On a company check or not on a company check	Process the Application as Forward to DMV headquarters and request: A letter from the company on their letterhead that details the old and new addresses and requests a replacement title. Proof of ownership, which is either a: California Certificate of Title (photocopy is acceptable). Registration card (photocopy is acceptable). Renewal notice. Note A REG 5065 is not required.

Vehicles Registered in the Name of a Trust—If the VR record shows the RO as a trust, consider the trustee the RO for ID and issuance purposes.

When the record of a vehicle registered to a trust does not show a trustee or the trustee is different from DMV’s record:

• Accept a Statement of Facts (REG 256) form stating they are the appointed
  trustee.
• Trust documents are not required.
  

Chapter 20: Replacements and Substitutes

20.000 Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227)

20.005 Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents (REG 156) Form

20.010 Certificates of Title and Transfer of Ownership

20.015 Certificates of Title for Dealer to Auto Auction Sales

20.020 Certificates of Title Lost After Release by the Lienholder

20.025 Commercial Vehicle Registration Act (CVRA) Weight Decals and Year Stickers

20.030 Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placards

20.035 Disabled Person (DP) Parking Placard Identification (ID) Cards

20.040 License Plates for Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking, Rape, or Sexual Battery

20.045 Moped License Plates or ID Cards

20.050 Nonreceipt of Certificates/License Plates/Stickers/Disabled Persons (DP) Parking Placards

20.055 Notarized Lienholder Signatures for Duplicate Certificates of Title

20.060 Registration Cards Only

20.065 Salvage or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificates

20.070 Special Equipment (SE) License Plates/Stickers, Identification (ID) Cards

20.075 Special License Plates—Replacements

20.080 Special License Plates—Substitutes

20.085 Stickers Only

19.085 Sold by a Public Agency or Auctioneer (VC §24007.5)

An auctioneer or public agency cannot sell any new or used vehicle at public auction that is not in compliance with the provisions of the California Vehicle Code (VC).

Exceptions—This does not apply to vehicles sold:

• To a dealer.
• For the purpose of being wrecked or dismantled.
• Exclusively for off-highway use.
• Pursuant to a writ of execution or court order including, but not limited to, a bankruptcy sale.
• At lien sale, if the lienholder submits a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138 (PDF)) form as specified in VC §5900 (a,b) and notifies the buyer in writing that a smog certification is required to register the vehicle.
• By a public utility or public agency when it is deemed the cost of repairs to a vehicle exceeds the value of the vehicle. A public utility is defined as any common carrier, electrical, gas, pipeline, sewer, telegraph, telephone, toll bridge, or water corporation where the service is performed for, or the commodity delivered to, the public or any portion thereof (PUC §216).

Not all vehicles sold by public agencies fall under VC §24007.5, such as vehicles that are of higher value or are a total loss salvage. It is the public agency’s responsibility to identify the type of each application and to submit the appropriate paperwork.

The inspection fee for a revived junk or salvage vehicle application must be paid prior to the vehicle inspection/verification.

The Verification of Vehicle (REG 31 (PDF)) form or an additional verification of vehicle is not required when a California Highway Patrol (CHP) CHP Certificate Inspection (CHP 97C) form is submitted on a revived junk or salvage vehicle application.

The public utility/agency must:

• Submit the following to mark the vehicle record as junk:
  • The certificate of title.
  • The registration card.
  • The license plates.
• Provide each bidder with a notice in writing that a smog certification is required before the vehicle may be reregistered, unless it is dismantled or used exclusively off-highway
• Give the purchaser a bill of sale showing the vehicle description and last issued license number. The vehicle is reregistered as a revived junk.

Note When selling a vehicle that meets safety and equipment standards, the public utility, public agency, or auctioneer delivers the certificate of title and registration card to the buyer.

The buyer must submit:

• A completed Application for Title or Registration (REG 343 (PDF)) form. The cost information must include the labor cost, even if the labor was provided or done by the applicant. The vehicle license fee (VLF) class is based on the cost shown.
• A REG 31 (PDF) form. Previously junked vehicles (California or nonresident) must be inspected by an authorized DMV employee or referred to CHP for inspection.
• The “junk” receipt or a bill of sale from the dismantler. A dismantler’s bill of sale must include the dismantler’s acquisition number.
• Bill(s) of sale, as necessary, to establish a complete chain of ownership.
• A Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form (REG 262) for odometer disclosure statement, if applicable.
• A Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight(CGW) (REG 4008) form for a commercial vehicle over 6,001 pounds unladen, except pickups.
• Official brake and light adjustment certificates,
  • Certificate of Compliance-Brake Adjustment (B-91, REV. 4/99) and Certificate of Compliance-Lamp Adjustment (L-91, REV. 4/99) with any issue date.These forms are printed on dotted gray paper with “BA” (brake) and “LA” (lamp) prefixes in the certificate numbers.
  • Certificate of Adjustment-Brake Adjustment (B-91, REV. 11/08) and Certificate of Adjustment-Lamp Adjustment (L-91, REV. 11/08) issued before November 30, 2015. These forms are printed on plain white paper with “BC” (brake) and “LC” (lamp) prefixes in the certificate numbers.

Note Brake and lamp certificates REV. 11/08 presented with an issue date after November 29, 2015 will not be accepted. The technician must advise the customer the certificate is not valid and a new certificate is required.

• Except on trailers 3,000 pounds or less GVW. When an official brake and light station that inspects specific vehicles, such as motorcycles and large commercial vehicles, is not located within a reasonable distance, accept a Statement of Facts (REG 256 (PDF)) form from a repair shop stating that the brakes and lights are in proper working order.
• A weight certificate for a commercial vehicle under 10,001 pounds GVW (6,001 unladen pounds). If the vehicle is over 10,000 pounds GVW or a permanent trailer identification (PTI) trailer, the estimated weight may be shown on a Statement of Facts (REG 256 (PDF)) form.
• A smog certification, if appropriate.
• All fees due.

Note For government sales, the General Services Administration issues a Certificate of Release (Standard Form 97) for all vehicles that are sold. For those that do not meet safety requirements, the Standard Form 97 is stamped “NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE.”

The procedures below must be followed:

• Collect the $50 junk and salvage vehicle inspection fee prior to a vehicle inspection/verification. (this fee should also be collected prior to inspection on out of state vehicle applications)
• Do not require a REG 31 (PDF) or additional verification when a vehicle is referred to CHP or a CHP 97C is submitted.
• Process the application as a transfer from exempt to fee paid.