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VIRP 8.050: Used Vehicle Sold for Registration in Another State
Report of Sale – Used Vehicles
CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 8.050 (Used Vehicle Sold for Registration in Another State) covers when a used vehicle is sold for registration in another state: Complete the Report of Sale–Used Vehicle (REG 51) form and mark it “for registration in another. Complete a Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF) form explaining how the vehicle is being moved to the other state if the California registration is not valid. Part of Report of Sale – Used Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- When a used vehicle is sold for registration in another state: Complete the Report of Sale–Used Vehicle (REG 51) form and mark it “for registration in another….
- Complete a Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF) form explaining how the vehicle is being moved to the other state if the California registration is not valid.
- Note The buyer must transport the vehicle or move it on a One Trip Permit (REG 402) unless California registration is current, or registration is obtained in….
- Dealer plates cannot be used to move the vehicle.
- Send the REG 256 (PDF) and all copies of the REG 51 except the book copy to: Department of Motor VehiclesIncoming Mail MS A235PO Box 944292Sacramento, CA….
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 8.050
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- Report of Sale – Used Vehicles
- Manual text
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