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VIRP 1.115: Registration by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (VC §671)

General Registration Information

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 1.115 (Registration by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (VC §671)) covers vehicles are primarily registered by the manufacturer-assigned VIN which is die-stamped into the vehicle frame or stamped on a plate attached to the vehicle. The certificate of title and registration card contain the VIN. Part of General Registration Information. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Vehicles are primarily registered by the manufacturer-assigned VIN which is die-stamped into the vehicle frame or stamped on a plate attached to the vehicle….
  • The certificate of title and registration card contain the VIN.
  • Second Stage Manufactured Vehicles When a vehicle is completed by adding a structure/equipment (second stage) to an incomplete vehicle (first stage), the VIN….
  • Example: A 2009 Ford chassis has a 2010 Fleetwood motorhome body attached.
  • The registration would correctly show 2010 Fleetwood motorhome with the 2009 Ford VIN.

Important Facts

Manual section
1.115
Chapter
General Registration Information
Manual text
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