Forms and Publications

Lost, Stolen or Mutilated License Plate Affidavit

You must obtain new plates in person at a DMV Full Service Office .

Duplicate License Plate Application

Plates to replace damaged or unreadable plates in the same style. Not for stolen plates

Application for Disabled Persons License Plates/Placards

For drivers whose license is suspended under financial responsibility laws

Vehicle Registration Insurance Suspension Guide

Items to check if the DMV is reporting a lapse in your insurance coverage

Declaration of Responsibility

To declare that you will meet financial responsibility requirements. See Insurance

Dormant Vehicle Affidavit

Used to reinstate a vehicle registration which has been suspended for failure to maintain liability insurance. Only used if the vehicle has not been operated during the lapse of insurance

Property Owner Affidavit

To declare that a vehicle was stored at a specific address

Insurance Hearing Request

To request an Administrative Hearing for an insurance-related vehicle registration suspension

Affidavit for transfer of Title for Estates Without Probate

For a deceased person's heirs, estate or creditors to claim ownership of a vehicle

Trustee Appointment and Powers Affidavit

To declare a person has trustee powers to transfer ownership of a vehicle

Transfer on Death Application

To add, change or delete a beneficiary designated to receive a vehicle upon the death of the owner

Transfer on Death - Beneficiary's Affidavit for Title

For a beneficiary to claim ownership of a vehicle when the original title is not available

Moped / Motorcycle Declaration

To certify that a vehicle is a motorcycle after a determination that it does not meet the specifications of a moped

Registration and Title Guide

Instructions for auto dealers and other licensees. Refer to the Salvage Title Guide below for salvage vehicle titling

Wrecker and Tow Car Guide

Salvage Title and Non-Repairable Vehicle Certificate Guide

Off-Highway Vehicle Registration and Title Guide

Motor Vehicle Equipment Requirements

Trailer Equipment Requirements

Motorcycle Equipment Requirements

Application for Salvage Title or Non-Repairable Vehicle Certificate

To issue these types of titles or to apply for a duplicate salvage title

Application for Non-Repairable Vehicle Certificate

For use only by a licensed automobile wrecker, dismantler, or recycler

Insurance Company Affidavit Without Endorsed Title

To issue a title when vehicle owner(s) cannot be contacted

Donation Affidavit without Endorsed Title

For non-profit organizations when vehicle owner(s) cannot be contacted

Authorization for Vehicle Restoration

To request DMV authorization to restore a vehicle

Certificate of Inspection/Affidavit of Construction

To certify the safety of rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled vehicles

Certificate of Inspection for Rebuilt Vehicles (Not Salvage)

To certify the safety of vehicles that have had certain repairs

Certificate of Inspection/Affidavit of Construction - Motorcycles

To certify the safety of rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled motorcycles. Use the VP 254 for conversions

Motorcycle Highway Use Affidavit

To certify the safety of an off-road motorcycle that has been converted to on-road use. See Motorcycle Equipment and Conversion Information and Motorcycle Equipment.

Certificate of Inspection/Affidavit of Construction - Trailers

To certify the safety of rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled trailers

Abandoned Vehicle Safety Affidavit

To be used when submitting a lien sale packet for an abandoned vehicle and bypass the salvage title requirements

Repossession Affidavit

Lien Sale Requirements

Lien Sale Affidavit

Lien Sale Registration Certification

Letter of Transmittal for Abandoned Junk Vehicles

To request DMV authorization to restore a vehicle

Abandoned Vehicle Lien Transfer

Abandoned Recreational Vehicle Title Affidavit

Contest Lien Sale Validity

To notify DMV that a vehicle lien is being contested in a Justice Court. See 2021 Assembly Bill 284