Dismantler’s Handbook of Registration Procedures

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Section 5 of 11

Lien Sales and Abandoned Vehicles

5.450 Planned Non-Operation (PNO) (VC §4604)

The lienholder is not required to file a Certificate of Planned Non-Operation/Planned Non-Operation Certification (REG 102) if the vehicle was currently registered when the lien originated and subsequently expired while being stored by the lienholder pending a lien sale. Fees (registration or PNO) are not due until the vehicle is sold at lien sale and must be paid within 20 days of sale to avoid penalties. A Certificate of Non-Operation/Planned Non-Operation Certification (REG 102) is not required.