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VIRP 19.030: Junking a Vehicle—Individual (VC §11520)

Chapter 19 Junk, Salvage, Nonrepairable

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 19.030 (Junking a Vehicle—Individual (VC §11520)) covers individuals not licensed as dismantlers can junk and/or dismantle a vehicle. The requirements to “junk” a vehicle are essentially the same requirements needed to register and/or transfer a vehicle. Part of Chapter 19 Junk, Salvage, Nonrepairable. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • Individuals not licensed as dismantlers can junk and/or dismantle a vehicle.
  • The requirements to “junk” a vehicle are essentially the same requirements needed to register and/or transfer a vehicle.
  • However, vehicles transferred for the purpose of being wrecked or dismantled (junk) are exempt from the smog inspection requirement.
  • Prior to dismantling a vehicle, the vehicle owner must submit an application to DMV to record the vehicle as “Junk.” When an owner dismantles a vehicle prior….
  • The following must be submitted: The evidence of ownership for the vehicle.

Important Facts

Manual section
19.030
Chapter
Chapter 19 Junk, Salvage, Nonrepairable
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview