17.015 IRP Information

For specific information regarding IRP requirements and procedures, refer to the California International Registration Plan Handbook (MC 524) Chapter 1: Introduction and General Information – California DMV.

Original IRP applications and inventory issuance are done by IRP Operations in DMV headquarters and authorized Interstate Carrier Participants though the Interstate Carrier Program – California DMV.

Field offices and Industry Business Centers (IBC) must:

• Not process original IRP applications.
• Not issue any IRP indicia.
• Run a DCS on the vehicle identification number (VIN) to check for stops on the record before processing IRP-related application for title only, transfer of ownership, or conversion from IRP to regular registration.
• Direct IRP customers to mail IRP applications to the following DMV IRP address or visit an authorized Interstate Carrier Participant:

Department of Motor Vehicles
IRP Operations Section, MS H160
PO Box 932320
Sacramento, CA 94232-3200

Note DMV headquarters will continue to process IRP related applications, such as title only, transfer of ownership, and conversion from IRP to regular or partial year registration.