DMV POLICIES ON VIN VERIFICATIONS
In 2017 the DMV revised the REG 31 to reflect change in their policy or to offer clarity on how to follow DMV procedures.
The most significant change would be the removal of the "Secondary Vin" requirement in section 6 and further goes on to say;
- The U.S. Federal Certification Label is not required on 1969 or older year model vehicles. (door label)
- Only vehicles 1970 and newer require 2 vin locations
Who Needs a VIN Verification?
Did you buy a vehicle from another state or move to CA from a different state?
If you have purchased a vehicle that is registered or titled in a state other than California, then you will need to get your VIN verified to receive registration and/or title in California.
Similarly, if you have recently moved to California with your vehicle, a VIN verification is required in order to obtain California registration.
We have California Licensed Vehicle Verifiers available who can travel to you if you are located in The Greater Sacramento Area.
Is your vehicle no longer in the CA DMV database?
If a vehicle was registered in California before but no longer appears in the DMV database you will need the VIN Verified.
The DMV will remove inactive registrations from their system after so many years of unpaid registration.
Our California Licensed Vehicle Verifiers will travel to you in Sacramento County, Placer County, Yolo County, and Solano County.
VIN Correction on CA Title | Did DMV issue a Title with an incorrect VIN?
If you have submitted an application for title or registration to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a third-party registration service, and you received a Registration Card or Certificate of Title that shows an incorrect VIN, you need to get the VIN verified to request a correction from DMV.
Our Vin Verifiers are available to come to you and provide mobile services to businesses and residents of Sacramento County, Placer County, Yolo County, and Solano County.
Have questions? Click the CONTACT US button below to go to our contact form.
Automotive Dealers in all 50 States.
If you are a car dealer selling vehicles to California residents and the vehicles are titled in a state other than California, you may need to have the VIN verified.
We have licensed vehicle verifiers in California who can come to your customer's location in the Greater Sacramento Area, including Sacramento County, Placer County, Yolo County, and Solano County, to verify the vehicle and mail you the certified REG 31.
We offer professional invoicing, online payments, client support, same-day service (in most cases), and more.
Fleet Managers
Fleet managers who are responsible for titling company vehicles can rely on Get Vin Verification to help them whenever they purchase a new fleet from out of state.
We will go to your facility and verify your entire fleet.
Other reasons you might need a VIN Verification.
The DMV may require a VIN verification for reasons not listed on this website. If the DMV is requesting a VIN verification, and you were not referred to the CHP - let us know and we will see if we can help.
Some Reasons may include:
- Lien Sale VLT Stop (To prove you have your vehicle and to invalidate any Lien Sale against it)
- Odometer / Mileage Verification
- BTM Changes (Body Type Changes)
