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VIRP 5.000: Introduction (VC §§1819, 4751, 5900, 5901, and 9255)

Odometer Mileage Reporting

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 5.000 (Introduction (VC §§1819, 4751, 5900, 5901, and 9255)) covers mandatory Reporting—In compliance with the Federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, odometer mileage disclosure must be collected by DMV on original registration. For example, in calendar year 2014, 2004 and older year models are exempt. Part of Odometer Mileage Reporting. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Mandatory Reporting—In compliance with the Federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, odometer mileage disclosure must be collected by DMV on original registration….
  • For example, in calendar year 2014, 2004 and older year models are exempt.
  • Reporting Exceptions—Odometer mileage disclosure is not required for: Vehicles 10 model years old and older (see Mandatory Reporting above).
  • Commercial vehicles with an unladen weight of 8,501 pounds or more or a GVW of 16,001 pounds or more.
  • Vehicles sold directly by the manufacturer to a U.S. government agency until resold by that agency.

Important Facts

Manual section
5.000
Chapter
Odometer Mileage Reporting
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview