Our partners can process:

• New vehicle reports of sale.
• Full year registration renewals. (partial year registration is not allowed in BPA)
• Registered owner transfers.
• Salvage applications.
• Junk applications.
• Non-repairable applications.
• Vehicle license fee (VLF) refunds*.
• Legal owner transfers.
• Non-resident vehicles.
• Miscellaneous originals.
• Replacement titles.
• Vessels.
• Personalized and special plate assignments and/or reassignments.
• Unwinds/rollbacks.
• Disabled Veteran/Disabled Person reassignments.
• Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI).
• Posting fee transactions.
• Additions to a PFR fleet.
• Substitute vehicle license plate and sticker.

* VLF refunds are restricted to Salvage Pools.

Our partners can issue the following indicia:

• Automobile Commercial Trailer Motorcycle (ACTM) plates and stickers.
• PTI plates.
• Exempt license plates.
• Single-plate truck tractor inventory.

• Saves time, may increase revenue, and allows you to have full control over the transactions processed from your location.
• Allows you to submit the exact fees calculated by DMV. Eliminates bundle credits, ASF, and issuing checks to DMV.
• Reduce trips to DMV to submit your work.
• May eliminate your inquiries to DMV.
• Enhanced customer service – another way to offer the best possible service to your customers.
• Customers will benefit from the one-stop registration service by getting their plates, registration cards, and stickers directly from you.
• Customers will no longer have to wait for their plates, which will eliminate telephone calls to you regarding the status of their license plates.
• May provide your customers alternative payment options.

Any company that has a business need to process their own vehicle registration and titling applications and comply with the following requirements can become a First-Line Business Partner:

• Establish a contract with DMV.
• Establish a communication link with DMV.
• Develop the programming necessary to process vehicle registration transactions.
• Develop a database to track inventory.
• Develop a training and security awareness program for their employees.
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Application First-Line Business Partner (REG 4024).
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Program Information Security Pre-Implementation Checklist, First Line Business Partner/First Line Business Partner Service Provider (EXEC 5555A).
• Complete a Department of Motor Vehicle Information Security Agreement (DISA).
• Submit a floor plan, security narrative, and photos of the business.
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Surety Bond (REG 866) in the amount of $650,000. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at BPA@dmv.ca.gov for form REG 866 or any questions.
• Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Firm (EXEC 201X).
• Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Public/Private Partnerships Employee (EXEC 200X).
• Complete a Business Partner Deposit Agreement and Assignment (REG 4029) (PDF) if not using REG 866. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at BPA@dmv.ca.gov for REG 4029 or any questions.
• Complete an Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization (REG 4051) (PDF).
• Complete a Statement of Personal History–Pre-Implementation Screening Process (REG 4019) for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program.
• Submit Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016) for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program (not required for a business owner who also holds a current occupational license).

Fees

• $305 non-refundable application fee
• $232 for each additional branch location (if applicable)
• Live scan fingerprint fees (payable to the live scan facility)

DMV holds the First-Line Business Partner responsible for all fees due to DMV and requires payment via an Electronic Fund Transfer. Complete an Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Agreement (REG 4051).

The application(s) becomes null and void after 12 months if not completed. A new application(s) and fee(s) must be re-submitted. The BPA contract is valid for 36 months. Renewal period is every 36 months.

Any company that can comply with the following requirements can become a First-Line Service Provider:

• Establish a contract with DMV.
• Establish a communication link with DMV.
• Develop the programming necessary to process vehicle registration transactions.
• Develop a database to track inventory.
• Develop a training and security awareness program for their employees or Second-Line Business Partners.
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Application First Line Service Provider (REG 4023).
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Program Information Security Pre-Implementation Checklist, First Line Business Partner/First Line Business Partner Service Provider (EXEC 5555A).
• Complete a Department of Motor Vehicle Information Security Agreement (DISA).
• Submit a floor plan, security narrative, and photos of the business.
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Surety Bond (REG 866) in the amount of $1,000,000. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at BPA@dmv.ca.gov for REG 866 or any questions.
• Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Firm (EXEC 201X).
• Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Public/Private Partnerships Employee (EXEC 200X).
• Complete a Business Partner Deposit Agreement and Assignment (REG 4029) (PDF) if not using REG 866. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at BPA@dmv.ca.gov for REG 4029 or any questions.
• Complete an Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization (REG 4051) (PDF).
• Complete a Statement of Personal History–Pre-Implementation Screening Process (REG 4019) for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program.
• Submit Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016) for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program (not required for a business owner who also holds a current occupational license).

Fees

• $305 non-refundable application fee
• $232 for each additional branch location (if applicable)
• Live scan fingerprint fees (payable to the live scan facility)

DMV holds the First-Line Service Provider responsible for all fees due to DMV and requires payment via an Electronic Fund Transfer. Complete an Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Agreement (REG 4051).

The application(s) becomes null and void after 12 months if not completed. A new application(s) and fee(s) must be re-submitted. The BPA contract is valid for 36 months. Renewal period is every 36 months.

The following types of companies are examples of who can become a Second-Line Business Partner:

• Registration services.
• New/used vehicle dealers.
• Vehicle rental companies.
• Vehicle leasing companies.
• Dismantlers.
• Salvage pools.

Contact a First-Line Service Provider for additional information.

Any company that can comply with the following requirements can become a Second-Line Business Partner.

DMV currently has six authorized First-Line Service Providers who provide services to Second-Line Business Partners:

Dealertrack

Contact: Bo Taki – Phone: (760) 505-8048

Motor Vehicle Software Corporation

Contact: Eddy Partida – Phone: (818) 706-1949

Automated Vehicle Registration Services

Contact: Monique Buduan – Phone: (707) 658-4100 & (855) 437-4400

American Driving Records

Contact: Melody Alday – Phone: (916) 288-6705

Car Registration, Inc

Contact: Erika Guiley – Phone: (916) 407-3359

CEVRS

Contact: Peter Sarkisyan – Phone: (626) 789-1010

• A Second-Line Business Partner must contract with a First-Line Service Provider.
• Obtain and maintain a valid occupational license if you’re a dealer, dismantler, or registration service.
• Have or purchase personal computers and printers.
• Have a business location(s) that meets the department’s security standards.
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Program Second-Line Business Partner (REG 4025).
• Submit a floor plan, security narrative, and photos of business.
• Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Firm (EXEC 201X).
• Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Public/Private Partnerships Employee (EXEC 200X)
• Complete a Business Partner Automation Program Information Security Pre-Implementation Checklist, Second-Line Business Partner (EXEC 5555B).
• Complete a Statement of Personal History–Pre-Implementation Screening Process (REG 4019) for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program.
• Submit a Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016) for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program (not required for a business owner who also holds a current occupational license).

Fees

• $305 non-refundable application fee
• $232 for each additional branch location (if applicable)
• Live scan fingerprint fees (payable to the live scan facility)

DMV holds the Second-Line Business Partner responsible for all fees due to DMV and remitting them to their respective First-Line Service Provider.

The Second-Line Business Partner have 12 months to complete the application to participate in the BPA program. If the application is not completed within 12 months, then the First-Line Service Provider must re-submit a new application(s) and fee(s). The BPA permit is valid for 36 months. Renewal period is every 36 months.

Yes, you may charge for your services. Companies participating in the BPA Program are allowed to charge their customers a service fee for each type of transaction processed through to completion. However, licensed vehicle dealers and dismantlers are restricted to charging up to $27.00 for each type of transaction.

Licensed registration services and salvage pools are not restricted to the fee amount they may charge.

Yes, DMV charges a $6 transaction fee for each transaction processed through to completion. The $1 fee shall be discontinued when the department determines that sufficient funds have been received to pay for the system improvements or December 31, 2023 (whichever occurs first). California Vehicle Code (CVC) §1685 The transaction fee may be charged to the customer in addition to the service fee.

Exception: Payment of a transaction fee for vehicle license fee refund transactions is not required. Only salvage pools may process vehicle license fee refund transactions.

The inquiry process is not available within the BPA Program. Customers interested in obtaining inquiry capability should contact DMV Customer Services Division’s Account Processing Unit at (916) 657-5564.