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VIRP 14.015: Original Registrations

Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI)

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 14.015 (Original Registrations) covers document requirements for original registration are the same, except: A weight certificate is not required. The vehicle owner, lessee, or the dealer selling the trailer may certify to the trailer’s unladen weight on the Application for Registration of New Vehicle…. Part of Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI). Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Document requirements for original registration are the same, except: A weight certificate is not required.
  • The vehicle owner, lessee, or the dealer selling the trailer may certify to the trailer’s unladen weight on the Application for Registration of New Vehicle….
  • A completed Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Certification (REG 4017) (PDF) form is required.
  • The nonresident service fee is not collected.
  • Note The PTI fee may be posted for any PTI trailer entering this state that is not licensed, registered, titled, or issued identification, and which will be….

Important Facts

Manual section
14.015
Chapter
Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI)
Manual text
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