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VIRP 6.040: New Vehicle Sold for Exclusive Use on Private Property

New Vehicles Sold by California Dealers

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 6.040 (New Vehicle Sold for Exclusive Use on Private Property) covers when a new vehicle is sold for exclusive use on private property, the buyer has the option of obtaining a title only. The requirements are as follows: A REG 397 completed as usual and marked “for exclusive use on private property” or “Title Only,” as appropriate. 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

  • When a new vehicle is sold for exclusive use on private property, the buyer has the option of obtaining a title only.
  • The requirements are as follows: A REG 397 completed as usual and marked “for exclusive use on private property” or “Title Only,” as appropriate.
  • Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF) form explaining how the vehicle was moved.
  • The vehicle must be transported or moved on a One Trip Permit (REG 402T) unless the sale is completed after delivery of the vehicle, then dealer plates can be….
  • Do not affix the buyer’s copy of the REG 397 to the vehicle.

Important Facts

Manual section
6.040
Chapter
New Vehicles Sold by California Dealers
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview