LSV & NEV
VIN Verification
We provide Licensed Mobile Vehicle Verification for Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) and Low Speed Vehicles (LSV).
Designed for Out-of-State Purchases, Dealer Sales, and Private Party Transfers (Unavailable Records).
When is a Verification Required?
Out-of-State Purchase
You bought a new or used LSV from a dealer in Arizona, Florida, or another state. The DMV requires a physical VIN inspection to register it in CA.
Unavailable Records
You bought a used NEV private party, but the DMV has no record of the VIN, or the vehicle has fallen out of the system (No Record Found).
Brand New (MCO)
You have the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) but need to establish the vehicle in the California DMV system.
Verification Requirements
To Pass Verification (REG 31), Your LSV/NEV Must Have:
1. Federal Safety Certification Label
This is the "Golden Rule." We must locate the manufacturer's label that explicitly states:
"This vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)" It will also have a 17-digit VIN listed on the label.
✓ If this label is present, the manufacturer has confirmed the LSV is compliant.
2. Public VIN (17 Digits)
The vehicle must have a standard 17-digit VIN stamped on the chassis or attached via a factory plate. We physically match this VIN to your ownership documents and the Federal Certification Label.
3. Emissions Control Label
Although the DMV website does not mandate emmisions labels for NEV/LSV it generally is still required to locate the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label. For electric NEVs, this label confirms ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) status or 50-State compliance. For a gas LSV, it confirms compliance with California emissions standards.
We Cannot Verify "Modified" Golf Carts
If your vehicle is a standard golf cart that was modified with an aftermarket kit, it likely does not have a Federal Certification Label. These vehicles require a different process and cannot be verified by a mobile verifier for on-road registration initially.
Have at least one of these documents ready
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) — (For New Vehicles)
- Out-of-State Title — (For Used Vehicles)
- Registration & Dealer Invoice — (If applicable)
Verification?