CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 1.075 (License Plates (VC §§4850 and 4850.5)) covers license plates, identify the type of registration (passenger, commercial, trailer, etc.), and provide a means of locating the vehicle owner through DMV files. For information regarding California automobile, motorcycle, and trailer license plates issued from 1914 through 1969 and commercial license plates issued from…. Part of General Registration Information. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- License plates, identify the type of registration (passenger, commercial, trailer, etc.), and provide a means of locating the vehicle owner through DMV files.
- For information regarding California automobile, motorcycle, and trailer license plates issued from 1914 through 1969 and commercial license plates issued from….
- Trailers, motorcycles, special equipment (SE), tow dollies, and commercial truck tractors with a TR, DR, or DS body type model are issued one license plate.
- All other vehicle types registered in California are issued two license plates except apportioned vehicles base-plated in another state, which are issued only….
- Truck tractors must have the license plate attached to the front of the vehicle.
Important Facts
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- 1.075
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