Need a vehicle identification number verification for a California registration transaction? Express Auto Registration can help with VIN verification requirements and the REG 31 vehicle verification process.
California DMV may require a physical inspection of a vehicle before completing certain vehicle registration applications. The inspection confirms identifying and descriptive information about the vehicle.
A vehicle last registered outside California generally requires a vehicle verification when it is being registered in California, subject to DMV exceptions.
A verification may be required when California DMV does not have an existing vehicle record, subject to applicable exceptions.
DMV may require verification when the VIN shown on vehicle documents differs from the VIN shown on the DMV record.
Vehicle verification can also be required for certain specially constructed vehicles, revived junk or salvage situations, engine changes, or other transactions. Some of these vehicles have special verification restrictions.
Bring the vehicle itself and any available documents connected with the registration transaction. Depending on your situation, useful documents may include:
The vehicle must be available for a physical inspection. A VIN verification is not completed from paperwork alone.
California vehicle verification is generally documented on the Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) unless DMV requires a different form for a specific situation.
It is a physical inspection used to verify identifying and descriptive information about a vehicle for applicable California registration transactions.
California DMV generally requires vehicle verification for a vehicle last registered out of state, although DMV lists specific exceptions for certain vehicles and transactions.
Vehicle verification is generally completed on REG 31, Verification of Vehicle, unless another DMV form is required for the specific transaction.
No. The vehicle must be physically inspected and the verification completed by an authorized vehicle verifier or other authorized person as permitted by California DMV.
No. California DMV restricts licensed vehicle verifiers from performing certain inspections, including some revived salvage, revived junk, specially constructed vehicles, and motorcycles with an unavailable California record.
Express Auto Registration provides vehicle registration assistance in San Diego. Contact us to discuss your VIN verification and registration transaction.