Application Requirements for Vehicle Transporter License

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Vehicle Transporter Handbook

Vehicle Transporter License Forms

An application for a vehicle transporter license consists of the following forms:

The following documents are also required as part of the application package:

  • Photograph(s) of business location, refer to Photograph Procedures.
  • Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Partnership owned businesses only: A copy of Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Minutes or other document filed with the Secretary of State, which identifies the officers, share holders and managers with 10% or more interest in the business is required.

Additional Items

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The following items may be required by other agencies:

A Permit from the Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for movement of over wide objects.

  • State transporters are also licensed by Public Utilities Commission
  • Interstate transporters are also licensed by U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission.

"Place of Business" Inspection.  After you have arranged for an appointment with an Occupational Licensing Inspector he/she will conduct an inspection to ensure:

  • The principal place of business, is the location of record with the department.
  • If the mailing address of the licensee is not at the actual principal place of business, such mailing address shall be reflected in the application along with the address of the principal place of business and thereafter remain current with the department.
  • If the principal place of business is not located in this state, the department may require such supporting documentary proof as it deems necessary to determine the applicant's status as an actual transporter pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 320. CCR, Title 13, Section 295.00 (a) (b) (c)

Note: Place of business inspection is within California only.

Original Application Fees

  • $100 Non-refundable application fee
  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $50 For each branch location (if applicable)
  • $70 For each auto plate (plus county fees, if applicable).

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Vehicle Transporter License Renewal Form and Fees

Form

Fees

  • $1 Family Support Program fee
  • $85  Renewal application fee
  • $50  Renewal of branch location (each location)
  • $69 Renewal of special plates (each plate)(plus county fees, if applicable)

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications. 

Vehicle Transporter License Modification Forms and Fees

Forms

Fees

  • $50  Name change
  • $50  Address change
  • $50  Add a branch
  • $70  Officer Change

Vehicle Transporter Licensing Authority

California Vehicle Code. Sections 29, 645, and 11700 et seq. The California Vehicle Code is available for purchase from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Code of Regulations. Title 13, Chapter 1.

Government Code. Section 6157 (a) - (d).

Application Question and Submission Information

Please refer to the Vehicle Transporter Handbook.

 

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