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VIRP 6.025: New Vehicle Sales by a California Dealer (VC §§4150, 4150.5, 4456, 5901, and 11714)

New Vehicles Sold by California Dealers

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 6.025 (New Vehicle Sales by a California Dealer (VC §§4150, 4150.5, 4456, 5901, and 11714)) covers california dealers must submit to DMV a completed Application for Registration of New Vehicle (REG 397) form or a Multiple Vehicle Report of Sale (REG 397A). As of July 1, 2012, or later, dealers must use REG 397 (REV. 10/2022) or later revision date. Part of New Vehicles Sold by California Dealers. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • California dealers must submit to DMV a completed Application for Registration of New Vehicle (REG 397) form or a Multiple Vehicle Report of Sale (REG 397A)….
  • As of July 1, 2012, or later, dealers must use REG 397 (REV. 10/2022) or later revision date.
  • Note A dealer cannot advertise for sale, sell, or purchase for resale any new vehicle of a make for which the dealer does not hold a franchise (VC §11713.1(f)).
  • The dealer, authorized employee, or agent for the dealer must submit: Properly and legibly completed REG 397 to ensure the accuracy of the California….
  • Incomplete, incorrect, or unclear information reported on the REG 397 can be costly and inconvenient to all parties involved.

Important Facts

Manual section
6.025
Chapter
New Vehicles Sold by California Dealers
Manual text
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