Vehicle Verifier License Application Requirements
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Vehicle Verifier Handbook (PDF)
Vehicle Verifier License Forms and Fees
Forms
An application for a vehicle verifier license consists of the following forms:
- OL 19, Application for a Vehicle Verifier's Permit
- OL 26, Surety Bond of Vehicle Verifier ($5,000 bond)
- OL 29, Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire, Part B
- DMV 8016, Request for Live Scan Clearance (receipt) (More Information about Live Scan)
Mail application to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing
Individuals Unit
PO Box 932342 L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420
Fees
- $50 Non-refundable application fee
- $1 Family Support Program fee
- $50 Reinstatement fee
- $15 Duplicate license
The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.
NOTE: THERE ARE NO RENEWAL FORMS ON THE WEB AT THIS TIME
Vehicle Verifier License Renewal Fees
- $1 Family Support Program fee
- $15 Renewal fee
The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.
Vehicle Verifier License Exclusions
The term "vehicle verifier" does not include any of the following:
- A peace officer.
- An authorized employee of the department.
- A special agent of the National Theft Auto Bureau.
- An employee of an organization certified under the provisions of Part 5 (commencing with Section 12140 of Division 2 of the Insurance Code whose duties require or authorize the verification of vehicles. CVC Section 675.6
Vehicle Verifier Licensing Authority
California Vehicle Code. Sections 675.5, 675.6, and 11300-11310. 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 Verifier Handbook.


