CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 1.020 (Bill of Sale (VC §1652)) covers a bill of sale, as referenced in this manual generally refers to a DMV form, but any bill of sale that identifies the vehicle/vessel is acceptable. For convenience, a bill of sale section was included on the Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form (REG 262) available from the supply warehouse and not…. Part of General Registration Information. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- A bill of sale, as referenced in this manual generally refers to a DMV form, but any bill of sale that identifies the vehicle/vessel is acceptable.
- For convenience, a bill of sale section was included on the Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form (REG 262) available from the supply warehouse and not….
- This does not prevent use of the Bill of Sale (REG 135) (PDF) form, available on DMV website only and not from the supply warehouse.
- A bill of sale must accurately establish the chain of ownership and is: Not required to be notarized or witnessed.
- Not required for sales between California-licensed dealers.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 1.020
- Chapter
- General Registration Information
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview