Introduction
This handbook is designed to give you detailed descriptions of the driving test criteria that Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) examiners utilize when giving a driving test. The driving test is not designed to trick you and the examiner will not ask you to do anything illegal or unsafe. The examiner only gives you directions on what to do. It is your responsibility to complete the requested action when safe to do so. This driving test criteria is the uniform standard by which the driving skills of all driver license (DL) applicants are evaluated. See the Driving Performance Evaluation Score Sheet sample and Supplemental/Area Driving Performance Score Sheet sample to follow along with this handbook.
Driving Test Criteria
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This handbook is designed to give you detailed descriptions of the driving test criteria that Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) examiners utilize when giving a driving test. The driving test is not designed to trick you and the examiner will not ask you to do anything illegal or unsafe. The examiner only gives you directions on what to do. It is your responsibility to complete the requested action when safe to do so. This driving test criteria is the uniform standard by which the driving skills of all driver license (DL) applicants are evaluated.
See Driving Performance Evaluation Score Sheet sample and Supplemental/ Area Driving Performance Score Sheet sample to follow along with this handbook.
9.010 OL Inspector Field Office Locations
Covina
1365 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 102
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 974-7140
El Cerrito
6400 Manila Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-7818
Fairfield
4630 Westamerica Drive, Suite H
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 864-4759
Fresno
2510 S East Avenue, Suite 100A
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 445-5304
Hayward
150 Jackson Street
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 293-1720
Los Angeles
3615 S Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 744-7563
Orange
790 The City Drive South, Suite 410
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 703-2632
Sacramento
7226 Florin Mall Drive
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 262-2563
San Bernardino
473 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 150
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 501-3175
San Diego
1455 Frazee Road, Suite 420
San Diego, CA 92108
(909) 737-3298
San Francisco
1377 Fell Street 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-6279
San Jose
90 Great Oaks, Suite 104
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 229-7113
Santa Maria
523 S. McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 346-2192
Van Nuys
6150 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 250
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 376-4201
Designated Service Locations (DSLs)
Bakersfield (DSL)
5800 District Boulevard, Suite 100-C
Bakersfield, CA 93313Bakersfield, CA 93313
(Please call the Fresno office at (559) 445-5304 for appointments.)
Chico (DSL)
107 Parmac Road, Suite 1
Chico, CA 95926
(Please call Sacramento Office at (916) 262-2563 for appointments.)
Occupational Licensing Inspector Field Offices
Chapter 9 Occupational Licensing Inspector Field Offices
9.000 OL Inspector Field Offices
The Department of Motor Vehicles Occupational Licensing Section has 14 Occupational Licensing (OL) inspector offices and 2 designated service locations (DSLs) located throughout California. Please contact your local office with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
8.010 Miscellaneous Fees
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Investigation Service Fee (VC §9263) | Fee$15 |
| Lien Sale Authorization (CC §3071) | Fee$5 |
| Vehicle Registration Information Request (VC §1811) | Fee$5 |
| Dishonored Check Service Fee (GC §6157) | Fee$30 |
You may also contact the department’s Occupational Licensing Section at (916) 229-3126 or your local inspector to determine fees for your dismantler license.
Fees
Chapter 8 Fees
8.000 Fees Required for a Dismantler License
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Original Application | Fee$100 |
| Family Support Program | Fee$1 |
| Branch Location Fee (per branch) | Fee$50 |
| Special Plate Fee (per plate) | Fee$41 |
| County Fee (per plate) | Feevary by county |
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Renewal Application | Fee$85 |
| Family Support Program | Fee$1 |
| Special Plate Renewal (per plate) | Fee$40 |
| County Fees (per plate) | Feevary by county |
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Renewal Application | Fee$85 |
| Late Renewal Penalty | Fee$100 |
| Family Support Program | Fee$1 |
| Special Plate Renewal (per plate) | Fee$40 |
| Late Special Plate Renewal Penalty (1-10 days late [per plate]) | Fee$10 |
| Late Special Plate Renewal Penalty (11-30 days late [per plate]) | Fee$15 |
| County Fees (per plate) | Feevary by county |
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Name Change | Fee$50 |
| Address Change | Fee$50 |
| Branch Addition | Fee$50 |
| Officer Change | Fee$70 |
7.040 Dismantler’s Forms
The following forms, mentioned throughout the handbook, may be required for obtaining a dismantler’s license or processing dismantler’s transactions.
| Form Number | Form Title |
|---|---|
| Form NumberADM 1316 | Form TitleFingerprint Card (out-of-state applicants only) |
| Form NumberADM 9050 | Form TitleAppointment of Director as Agent for Service of Process |
| Form NumberBOE 1138*** | Form TitleCertificate of Excise Tax Clearance |
| Form NumberDMV 8016 | Form TitleRequest for Live Scan Service |
| Form NumberFO 247* | Form TitleTransmittal of Registration Applications |
| Form NumberOL 12* | Form TitleApplication for Original Occupational License, Part C |
| Form NumberOL 15* | Form TitleCorporate Officer and/or Director Change |
| Form NumberOL 15A* | Form TitleLimited Liability Company Member and/or Manager Change |
| Form NumberOL 21* | Form TitleApplication for Modifications to an Occupational License |
| Form NumberOL 21A* | Form TitleOriginal Application for Occupational License, Part A |
| Form NumberOL 21D* | Form TitleRenewal Addendum Application for Occupational License |
| Form NumberOL 22* | Form TitleApplication for License Plates, Stickers, Registration Card |
| Form NumberOL 29* | Form TitleApplication for Occupational License, Personal History Questionnaire, Part B |
| Form NumberOL 45* | Form TitleRenewal Application |
| Form NumberOL 62* | Form TitleZoning Verification for Vehicle Dismantler’s License |
| Form NumberOL 249A* | Form TitleDismantler Application Check List |
| Form NumberOL 395D* | Form TitleDismantler Acquisition, REG 42 Order Form |
| Form NumberREG 42** | Form TitleReport of Vehicle To Be Dismantled (upper portion), Dismantlers Notice of Acquisition (lower portion) |
| Form NumberREG 104 | Form TitleNotice-Removal of Abandoned Vehicle |
| Form NumberREG 138* | Form TitleNotice of Transfer and Release of Liability |
| Form NumberREG 166* | Form TitleLien Satisfied/Title Holder Release |
| Form NumberREG 168* | Form TitleCertification of Lien Sale for Vehicle Valued Over $4,000 or From a Self-Service Storage Facility |
| Form NumberREG 168A* | Form TitleCertification of Lien Sale for Vehicle Valued $4,000 or Less |
| Form NumberREG 227* | Form TitleApplication for Duplicate Title |
| Form NumberREG 256* | Form TitleStatements of Facts |
| Form NumberREG 280* | Form TitleNotice of Pending Lien Sale for Vehicle Valued Over $4,000 or From a Self-Service Storage Facility |
| Form NumberREG 343* | Form TitleApplication for Title or Registration/ Verification of Vehicle |
| Form NumberREG 462 | Form TitlePublic Agency Authorization To Dispose of a Vehicle to a Scrap Iron Processor or Dismantler Valued at $500 or Less |
| Form NumberREG 488C* | Form TitleApplication for Salvage Certificate or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate |
| Form NumberREG 489 | Form TitleSalvage Certificate |
| Form NumberREG 490 | Form TitleNonrepairable Vehicle Certificate |
| Form NumberREG 656* | Form TitleApplication for Lien Sale Authorization and Lienholder’s Certification |
| Form NumberREG 659* | Form TitleApplication for Authorization To Continue Lien Sale After Unsuccessful Service |
| Form NumberREG 668* | Form TitleNotice of Pending Lien Sale for a Vehicle Valued $4,000 or Less |
| Form NumberREG 684* (side A) | Form TitleNotice of Intent To Dispose of a Vehicle Valued at $500 or Less Removed by a Public Agency for Reasons Other Than Abandonment |
| Form NumberREG 684* (side B) | Form TitleNotice of Intent To Dispose of a Vehicle Valued at $500 or Less Removed by a Public Agency |
| Form NumberREG 686* (side A) | Form TitleStatement of Facts for Vehicles Valued at $500 or Less Removed by a Public Agency for Reasons Other Than Abandonment |
| Form NumberREG 686* (side B) | Form TitleStatement of Facts for Vehicles Valued at $500 or Less Removed by a Public Agency |
* Forms available on the Internet at dmv.ca.gov
** To order REG 42 forms, see Section 7.010
***Only available from the Board of Equalization, see Section 2.050
7.030 Ordering Forms From the Warehouse
To order forms from the department’s warehouse, you may FAX your request on company letterhead to (916) 928-6817 or mail your request to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Materials Management
4201 Sierra Point Drive, Suite 112
Sacramento, CA 95834-1998
7.020 Forms Available on the Internet
For your convenience, the forms available on the DMV website can be printed. You may find them at dmv.ca.gov.
7.010 Notice of Acquisition/Report of Vehicle To Be Dismantled (REG 42)
The Notice of Acquisition/Report of Vehicle To Be Dismantled (REG 42) is a controlled form and can only be obtained from the department’s Occupational Licensing Section. Additional REG 42 forms must be requested by submitting a Dismantlers Acquisition, REG 42 Order Form (OL 395D) to the address on the form. This form is only available online under OL supply order forms.
Emergency situations—New licensees and all currently licensed dismantlers, in emergency situations only, may obtain a minimal quantity of Notice of Acquisition/Report of Vehicle to be Dismantled (REG 42) forms over the counter at inspector’s offices (see Chapter 10). The person picking up the REG 42 forms must present a completed OL 395D and must possess sufficient identification.