CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 8.055 (Buyer Demands the Certificate of Title) covers when a buyer demands title for a vehicle purchased free of any liens and the vehicle will remain in California: Complete the REG 51 as usual and mark it. Enter the report of sale number on the back of the title in the applicable space of the dealer reassignment section. 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 buyer demands title for a vehicle purchased free of any liens and the vehicle will remain in California: Complete the REG 51 as usual and mark it….
- Enter the report of sale number on the back of the title in the applicable space of the dealer reassignment section.
- Give the buyer the title, any supporting documents, and a smog certification, if required.
- Have the buyer complete a REG 256 (PDF) stating the reason for demanding the title and confirming receipt of the title and transfer documents.
- Note The wording for demanding title: “I demanded and received the certificate of title for the vehicle because.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 8.055
- Chapter
- Report of Sale – Used Vehicles
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview