These How To documents provide detailed information covering a variety of topics, including the California DMV and vehicle registration (VR).
DMV How-Tos
VR How-Tos
- HTVR 2 Handle the DMV Matters of a Deceased Person
- HTVR 4 Register a Junk Vehicle
- HTVR 6 Dispose of a Vehicle Valued at $500 or Less Removed by a Public Agency
- HTVR 7 Conduct a Lien Sale for a Vehicle Valued at $4,000 or Less
- HTVR 8 Conduct a Lien Sale for a Vehicle Stored at a Self-Service Storage Facility or Valued Over $4,000
- HTVR 9 Register a Vehicle from Out of State (Nonresident Vehicle)
- HTVR 9A Register a Vehicle Imported From Another Country
- HTVR 10 Apply for a Duplicate California Certificate of Title
- HTVR 11 Obtain Duplicate or Substitute License Plates and Stickers
- HTVR 13 Reregister a Salvage (Total Loss) Vehicle
- HTVR 14 Register Vehicles Which Are No Longer on DMV’s Records
- HTVR 15 Convert From Nontransferable Registration
- HTVR 16 Obtain a Salvage or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate
- HTVR 17 Complete a Name Correction on a Certificate of Title
- HTVR 18 Change a Legal Owner Only
- HTVR 19 Register an Off-Highway Vehicle
- HTVR 20 Register, Renew, or Transfer a Vessel
- HTVR 23 Request Rush Title Processing
- HTVR 24 Obtain Personalized and Special Interest License Plates
- HTVR 32 Change Vehicle Ownership
- HTVR 33 Determine Residency/When Fees Are Due on Out-of-State Vehicles
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