CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 1.165 (Vehicle Verifications) covers how DMV may require a physical inspection of a vehicle (verification of vehicle) prior to completing a vehicle registration application. A verification of vehicle is always required for: Registration of a vehicle last registered out of state (see exceptions on the next page). Part of General Registration Information. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- DMV may require a physical inspection of a vehicle (verification of vehicle) prior to completing a vehicle registration application.
- A verification of vehicle is always required for: Registration of a vehicle last registered out of state (see exceptions on the next page).
- Reregistration of a previous “junk” or “salvage” vehicle, unless the application contains a CHP Certificate of Inspection (CHP 97C) form.
- Registration of a specially constructed (SPCNS) motor vehicle or trailer.
- A vehicle for which DMV does not have a record, except a new vehicle reported sold by a licensed California dealer on an Application for Registration of a New….
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 1.165
- Chapter
- General Registration Information
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview