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VIRP 21.245: Special License Plate Transfers (VC §5110)

Special Plates

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 21.245 (Special License Plate Transfers (VC §5110)) covers special License Plates may remain on a vehicle being transferred if the license plate owner of record releases his/her priority and the new owner wishes to. In addition to the usual transfer requirements shown in Chapter 11, the procedures must be followed: A Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17…. Part of Special Plates. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Special License Plates may remain on a vehicle being transferred if the license plate owner of record releases his/her priority and the new owner wishes to….
  • In addition to the usual transfer requirements shown in Chapter 11, the procedures must be followed: A Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17….
  • A REG 17 (PDF) completed by the new owner submitted with the transfer application showing they wish to apply for the license plate.
  • Special Circumstances—Use the following guidelines in situations involving personalized special license plates (license plate fees are due for these….

Important Facts

Manual section
21.245
Chapter
Special Plates
Manual text
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