17.015 IRP Information

Chapter 17 International Registration Plan (IRP)

17.015 IRP Information

For specific information regarding IRP requirements and procedures, refer to the California International Registration Plan Handbook (MC 524).

Original IRP applications and inventory issuance are done by IRP Operations in DMV headquarters.

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 and registration services to mail IRP applications to:

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

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