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VIRP 19.035: Nonreceipt of Salvage or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate

Chapter 19 Junk, Salvage, Nonrepairable

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 19.035 (Nonreceipt of Salvage or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate) covers issue a no-fee duplicate salvage certificate when DMV’s records show a salvage certificate was issued, and the applicant states it was not received. Allow 30 days from issuance of the salvage certificate before processing a nonreceipt application. 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

  • Issue a no-fee duplicate salvage certificate when DMV’s records show a salvage certificate was issued, and the applicant states it was not received.
  • Allow 30 days from issuance of the salvage certificate before processing a nonreceipt application.
  • The following must be submitted: A completed Application for Salvage Certificate or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate (REG 488C) form.
  • A completed Statement of Facts (REG 256) form certifying they did not receive the original salvage certificate issued by DMV.

Important Facts

Manual section
19.035
Chapter
Chapter 19 Junk, Salvage, Nonrepairable
Manual text
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