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VIRP 3.055: Planned Non-Operation Certification (PNO-REG 102)(VC §4604, 4604.5, and CR&TC §10856)

Collection and Payment of Fees and Penalties

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 3.055 (Planned Non-Operation Certification (PNO-REG 102)(VC §4604, 4604.5, and CR&TC §10856)) covers the vehicle owner is responsible for either filing a PNO or renewing the registration, even if a billing notice is not received. The owner is issued an Acknowledgment of Non-Operational Status Receipt after the department processes the PNO fee. Part of Collection and Payment of Fees and Penalties. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • The vehicle owner is responsible for either filing a PNO or renewing the registration, even if a billing notice is not received.
  • The owner is issued an Acknowledgment of Non-Operational Status Receipt after the department processes the PNO fee.
  • PNO Guidelines—A PNO: Must be filed by midnight of the registration expiration date to avoid a penalty.
  • May be filed up to 90 days after the registration expiration date if the vehicle has not been operated in any manner, but the PNO penalty is due, as explained….
  • May be filed up to 60 days prior to the current registration date.

Important Facts

Manual section
3.055
Chapter
Collection and Payment of Fees and Penalties
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Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview
VIRP 3.055: Planned Non-Operation Certification (PNO-REG 102)(VC §4604, 4604.5, and CR&TC §10856) | California DMV Registration Manual – Tags Clinic