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Chapter 14: Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI)

Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI)

Executive Summary

This VIRP section on Chapter 14: Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) covers under the PTI program, trailers are issued a PTI license plate and a permanent identification card rather than regular trailer plates. Note During conversion to the PTI program (starting with registrations that expired 12/31/2001), trailer owners were allowed to retain their existing trailer…. Part of Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI). Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Under the PTI program, trailers are issued a PTI license plate and a permanent identification card rather than regular trailer plates.
  • Note During conversion to the PTI program (starting with registrations that expired 12/31/2001), trailer owners were allowed to retain their existing trailer….
  • Those owners may exchange the retained trailer license plate for a PTI license plate at no charge.
  • Additional Information Partial Year Registration (PYR) is not available for trailers.
  • Permanent Fleet Registration (PFR) is not available for trailers.

Important Facts

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