{"id":1595,"date":"2020-03-09T10:47:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T17:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-manufacturer-license\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:06:05","slug":"vehicle-manufacturer-license","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/vehicle-manufacturer-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Manufacturer License"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\t<nav class=\"nav-left\" aria-label=\"Secondary Navigation\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"nav-left-children\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/all-terrain-vehicle-atv-safety-training-licenses\/>All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Training 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License<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/vessel-agent-license\/>Vessel Agent License<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/nav>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">You need a vehicle manufacturer license if you produce vehicles or off-highway motorcycles subject to registration or identification under the&nbsp;<em>California Vehicle Code<\/em>&nbsp;(CVC), or if you permanently alter commercial vehicles into housecars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">See the full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licensure-product-list\/\">product types that currently require occupational license<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for a Vehicle Manufacturer License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All occupational license applicants must create an <a href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/login\/\">online account and apply online<\/a> \u2013 how-to videos and a quick start guide are available. If you experience technical issues or get locked out of your account, see <a href=\"\/portal\/customer-service\/report-an-issue-or-complaint\/dmv-technical-support\/\">technical support<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying, have the following information and supporting documents ready to upload:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business ownership structure, property, and financial information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal identifying information, background information, and conviction history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of authorized representatives, if applicable. All representatives must apply for a license and pay a licensing fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/request-for-live-scan-clearance-receipt-dmv-8016-pdf\/\">Request for Live Scan Clearance (receipt) (DMV 8016) (PDF)<\/a> for each person listed as owner (original application only). Out-of-state applicants must mail a completed Fingerprint Card (OL 1316). Contact DMV at (800) 777-0133 to request an OL 1316.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sample of 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) configuration from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sae.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of Automotive Engineers<\/a>, or if the product is new to California a completed Assignment of Identification (ID) and Testing Approval or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) waiver. Sample of completed MSO\/MCO (Manufacturer\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement\/Certificate of Origin).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretary of State (SOS) Statement of Information (Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Partnership\/Limited Partnership) document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your firm is incorporated in a state other than California, provide:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Articles of incorporation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification from incorporating state\u2019s SOS that the corporation is in good standing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If \u201cdoing business as\u201d, a copy of the fictious name statement is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order required for engine powered products only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brochure or drawing of the manufactured product (include product name).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of authorized or enfranchised dealers, must be on company letterhead and signed by a person listed in the application documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photos of business office, signage, location, and production area to be uploaded (refer to <a href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licensing-photography-requirements\/\">OL photography requirements<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Application and fees are valid for one year from submission date. If the application is not completed within the year, new application and fees will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees: Vehicle Manufacturer License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-original\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tOriginal\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-70362\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-70362\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-89757\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-89757\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$100 nonrefundable application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$1 family support program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$50 for each branch location (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$104 for each auto plate (<a href=\"\/portal\/file\/ol_platecountyfees-pdf\">plus county fees (PDF)<\/a>, if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$106 for each motorcycle plate (<a href=\"\/portal\/file\/ol_platecountyfees-pdf\">plus county fees (PDF)<\/a>, if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$42 for each person submitting OL 1316, fingerprint card (out-of-state applicants only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-renewal\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tRenewal\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-18291\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-18291\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-47957\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-47957\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$85 renewal application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$1 family support program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$104 for each auto plate (<a href=\"\/portal\/file\/ol_platecountyfees-pdf\">plus county fees (PDF)<\/a>, if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$106 for each motorcycle plate (<a href=\"\/portal\/file\/ol_platecountyfees-pdf\">plus county fees (PDF)<\/a>, if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$85 renewal fee for each branch location (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-modification\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tModification\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-90038\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-90038\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-87482\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-87482\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$50 name change fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$50 address change fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$50 add a branch fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$70 officer change fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturer&#8217;s Certificate\/Statement of Origin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every vehicle must come with a Manufacturer&#8217;s Certificate\/Statement of Origin (MCO\/MSO). This may be prepared at a factory, an assembly plant, or a business authorized by the manufacturer. All MCO\/MSOs, except those for off-road equipment, should be produced in an identical format, and must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The manufacturer&#8217;s name and address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The make, identification number, body type, year model, and vehicle series or model name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date and to whom ownership was transferred from the manufacturer and the signature of the manufacturer&#8217;s agent (a signature stamp is acceptable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about obtaining MCO or MSO documents, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamva.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a> websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Vehicle Manufacturer Licensing Authority<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p><em>California Vehicle Code <\/em>(CVC) \u00a7\u00a729, 320 (a), 389, 672, 3000 et seq., and 11700 et seq.<br><br><em>California Code of Regulations, <\/em>Title 13, Chapter 1.<br><br><em>California Government Code <\/em>\u00a76157 (a) &#8211; (d).<br><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dmv-illustration aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/images\/illustrations\/checklist.svg\" class=\"dmv-illustration\" width=\"251\" height=\"226\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\" \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Need something else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-tiles-block full-width full-width--slant\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container container--full\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Questions?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Contact us if you have any questions about applying for occupational licenses. We are here to help!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/contact-vehicle-industry-services\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Vehicle Manufacturer Program Handbook<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Vehicle Manufacturer Program Handbook contains helpful information about applying for a license, vehicle manufacturer requirements, and more.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/vehicle-manufacturer-program-handbook-pdf\/\">See the handbook 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