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VIRP 18.130: Seizure and Sale of Vehicles (VC §§9800 and 980l)

Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 18.130 (Seizure and Sale of Vehicles (VC §§9800 and 980l)) covers unpaid registration, vehicle license, transfer, parking violation fees, and use tax constitute a lien on a vehicle by DMV. DMV may seize and sell the vehicle in order to collect unpaid fees. Part of Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Unpaid registration, vehicle license, transfer, parking violation fees, and use tax constitute a lien on a vehicle by DMV.
  • DMV may seize and sell the vehicle in order to collect unpaid fees.
  • The following must be submitted: An Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) (PDF).
  • A Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) (PDF).
  • A Notice of Seizure and Sale (INV 57) (PDF) with the mailing receipt(s) attached, for certified letter(s) to the registered owner and legal owner/lienholder of….

Important Facts

Manual section
18.130
Chapter
Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview
VIRP 18.130: Seizure and Sale of Vehicles (VC §§9800 and 980l) | California DMV Registration Manual – Tags Clinic