california VIN VERIFICATION
VEHICLE VIN VERIFICATION
WHAT IS A CALIFORNIA VIN VERIFICATION?
A California VIN verification is a California DMV required physical inspection of an out-of-state vehicle. This is needed for you to register the vehicle into the California DMV database. The inspection is documented on a CA DMV REG31 form by a licensed VIN Verifier.
The CA DMV REG31 form is below.
What information about your vehicle does a VIN Verifier look for?
In order to register your vehicle in the California DMV database, the full REG31 form has to be completed. The common information that needs to be documented are:
- LICENSE PLATE #, STATE of where it is registered, EXPIRATON DATE, # of AXLES, and FUEL TYPE of the engine.
- VIN#, Vehicle's Category, MAKE, MODEL, MILES, GVWR (commercial), No. Wheels (Commercial), L/W (Trailer & Motorhomes)
- and Verifying the VIN#, Emissions Label, US Federal Certification Label, and Odometer Reading.
VIN Verification is required for Personal and Commercial registration of Automobiles, Permanent Trailers, Coach Trailers, Motorhomes, etc. The 4 photos below list the VIN#, Emissions & US Fed. Cert. Label, and the Odometer Reading.
VIN#
US Federal Cert. Label
Emission Label
Emission Label
US Federal Cert. Label
Emission Label
US Federal Cert. Label
US Federal Cert. Label
US Federal Cert. Label
Odometer Reading
US Federal Cert. Label
US Federal Cert. Label
Other Requirements for Out-of-State Vehicles
We can complete the VIN Verification for you but the CA DMV will still need these other documents to register your Non-Resident Vehicle (Out-of-State Vehicle). These are the common requirements from the CA DMV:
- An Out-of-State Title or MSO (Manufacturer's Statement of Origin) for registration and titling, or the Registration Card for registration only.
- For all Gas, Hybrid, and Diesel Powered Vehicles, you have to complete a Smog Check Inspection which we is a service that we provide as well.
- If you have a Commercial Vehicle, you will need to Weigh the Vehicle and get a Weight-Master Certificate. Commercial Vehicles can be pick-ups, cargo vans, box trucks, passenger vans, etc. used for commercial purposes.
- VIN# Verification for all trailers, and most Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) trailers. PTI trailer exception is for brand new trailers that has a MSO and was purchased out of state. Reg 343 form is used for all Trailers and Reg 4017 for PTI Trailers.
Other Uncommon Reasons that you may need a VIN Verification
Besides for Out-of-State Vehicles, these are the application that requires a VIN Verification:
- For a Tow Yard Lien Sale, after the owner recovers the vehicle, the owner will have to verify that he/she has physical possession of the vehicle before the DMV will lift the lien.
- For large Commercial Trucks registered through the International Registration Program (IRP), the IRP Unit requires a VIN Verification to document the mileage of the truck.
- When a vehicle is being converted to another body type or usage of the vehicle, it will need a VIN Verification.
- Your vehicle is no longer on the DMV database, you will need a VIN Verification to re-introduce it into the DMV database.
- The VIN# of your Vehicle's Title doesn't match the actual VIN# of your Vehicle, a VIN Verification will be required to correct the wrong VIN# of the Title.
Multiple Vehicle Pricing
If you or your company have multiple vehicles that need VIN Verification, we can provide you a Fleet Savings. Our Vin Verifier can complete every vehicles' VIN Verification at your location. Please call us for pricing: (714) 881-5689.