{"id":1720,"date":"2020-03-09T12:43:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T19:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/business-partner-automation-bpa-program\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T10:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T18:24:09","slug":"business-partner-automation-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/business-partner-automation-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Partner Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Our Business Partner Automation (BPA) program authorizes qualified partners to process vehicle related transactions, including vehicle registration and titling, from their remote locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> All new motor vehicle dealers must participate in the BPA program for processing.<\/span><\/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\">We have three types of partners:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First-Line Business Partner:&nbsp;<\/strong>A partner who receives information from DMV and uses it to complete registration and titling activities for their own business purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First-Line Service Provider:<\/strong>&nbsp;A partner who receives information from DMV and transmits it to another authorized business partner for registration processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second-Line Business Partner:<\/strong>&nbsp;A partner who receives information from a First-Line Service Provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-what-our-partners-can-process-issue\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhat Our Partners Can Process &amp; Issue\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-76505\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-76505\">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-28506\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-28506\">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<p><strong>Our partners can process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New vehicle reports of sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full year registration renewals.&nbsp;(partial year registration is not allowed in BPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered owner transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salvage applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Junk applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-repairable applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle license fee (VLF) refunds*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal owner transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-resident vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miscellaneous originals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacement titles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vessels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized and special plate assignments and\/or reassignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unwinds\/rollbacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disabled Veteran\/Disabled Person reassignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posting fee transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additions to a PFR fleet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substitute vehicle license plate and sticker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* VLF refunds are restricted to Salvage Pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our partners can issue the following indicia:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automobile Commercial Trailer Motorcycle (ACTM) plates and stickers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PTI plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exempt license plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single-plate truck tractor inventory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you new to providing vehicle registration services to your clients? Get more information on any of the above by visiting the <a href=\"\/portal\/handbook\/vehicle-industry-registration-procedures-manual-2\/\">Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-benefits-of-the-bpa-program\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tBenefits of the BPA Program\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-2555\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-2555\">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-92816\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-92816\">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>Saves time, may increase revenue, and allows you to have full control over the transactions processed from your location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to submit the exact fees calculated by DMV. Eliminates bundle credits, ASF, and issuing checks to DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce trips to DMV to submit your work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May eliminate your inquiries to DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced customer service \u2013 another way to offer the best possible service to your customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customers will benefit from the one-stop registration service by getting their plates, registration cards, and stickers directly from you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customers will no longer have to wait for their plates, which will eliminate telephone calls to you regarding the status of their license plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May provide your customers alternative payment options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-how-can-i-become-a-first-line-business-partner\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tHow Can I Become a First-Line Business Partner?\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-5907\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-5907\">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-24436\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-24436\">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<p>Any company that has a business need to process their own vehicle registration and titling applications and comply with the following requirements can become a First-Line Business Partner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish a contract with DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish a communication link with DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop the programming necessary to process vehicle registration transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a database to track inventory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a training and security awareness program for their employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-application-first-line-business-partner-reg-4024-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Application First-Line Business Partner (REG 4024) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-program-information-security-pre-implementation-checklist-first-line-business-partner-first-line-business-partner-service-provider-exec-5555a-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Program Information Security Pre-Implementation Checklist, First Line Business Partner\/First Line Business Partner Service Provider (EXEC 5555A) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Department of Motor Vehicle Information Security Agreement (DISA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a floor plan, security narrative, and photos of the business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Business Partner Automation Surety Bond (REG 866) in the amount of $650,000. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at <a href=\"mailto:BPA@dmv.ca.gov\">BPA@dmv.ca.gov<\/a> for form REG 866 or any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Firm (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/information-and-disclosure-statement-firm-exec-201x-pdf\/\">EXEC 201X (PDF)<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Public\/Private Partnerships Employee (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/information-security-and-disclosure-statement-public-private-partnerships-employee-exec-200x-pdf\/\">EXEC 200X (PDF)<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Business Partner Deposit Agreement and Assignment (REG 4029) (PDF) if not using REG 866. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at <a href=\"mailto:BPA@dmv.ca.gov\">BPA@dmv.ca.gov<\/a> for REG 4029 or any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/electronic-fund-transfer-authorization-agreement-reg-4051-pdf\/\">REG 4051 (PDF)<\/a>) (PDF).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/statement-of-personal-history-pre-implementation-screening-process-reg-4019-pdf\/\">Statement of Personal History&#8211;Pre-Implementation Screening Process (REG 4019) (PDF)<\/a> for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/request-for-live-scan-service-applicant-submission-dmv-8016-pdf\/\">Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016) (PDF)<\/a> for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program (not required for a business owner who also holds a current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/\">occupational license<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Send the completed application documents and fees to:<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Department of Motor Vehicles<br>Business Partner Automation Program<br>PO Box 825393, MS C383<br>Sacramento, CA 94232-3280<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$305 non-refundable application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$232 for each additional branch location (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/live-scan-fingerprinting\/\">Live scan fingerprint<\/a> fees (payable to the live scan facility)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DMV holds the First-Line Business Partner responsible for all fees due to DMV and requires payment via an Electronic Fund Transfer. Complete an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/electronic-fund-transfer-authorization-agreement-reg-4051-pdf\/\">Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Agreement (REG 4051) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application(s) becomes null and void after 12 months if not completed. A new application(s) and fee(s) must be re-submitted. The BPA contract is valid for 36 months. Renewal period is every 36 months.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-how-can-i-become-a-first-line-service-provider\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tHow Can I Become a First-Line Service Provider?\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-85308\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-85308\">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-52175\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-52175\">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<p>Any company that can comply with the following requirements can become a First-Line Service Provider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish a contract with DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish a communication link with DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop the programming necessary to process vehicle registration transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a database to track inventory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a training and security awareness program for their employees or Second-Line Business Partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-application-first-line-service-provider-reg-4023-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Application First Line Service Provider (REG 4023) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-program-information-security-pre-implementation-checklist-first-line-business-partner-first-line-business-partner-service-provider-exec-5555a-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Program Information Security Pre-Implementation Checklist, First Line Business Partner\/First Line Business Partner Service Provider (EXEC 5555A) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Department of Motor Vehicle Information Security Agreement (DISA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a floor plan, security narrative, and photos of the business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Business Partner Automation Surety Bond (REG 866) in the amount of $1,000,000. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at <a href=\"mailto:BPA@dmv.ca.gov\">BPA@dmv.ca.gov<\/a> for REG 866 or any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Firm (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/information-and-disclosure-statement-firm-exec-201x-pdf\/\">EXEC 201X (PDF)<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Public\/Private Partnerships Employee (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/information-security-and-disclosure-statement-public-private-partnerships-employee-exec-200x-pdf\/\">EXEC 200X (PDF)<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a Business Partner Deposit Agreement and Assignment (REG 4029) (PDF) if not using REG 866. Please contact the BPA Unit mailbox at <a href=\"mailto:BPA@dmv.ca.gov\">BPA@dmv.ca.gov<\/a> for REG 4029 or any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/electronic-fund-transfer-authorization-agreement-reg-4051-pdf\/\">REG 4051 (PDF)<\/a>) (PDF).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/statement-of-personal-history-pre-implementation-screening-process-reg-4019-pdf\/\">Statement of Personal History&#8211;Pre-Implementation Screening Process (REG 4019) (PDF)<\/a> for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/request-for-live-scan-service-applicant-submission-dmv-8016-pdf\/\">Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016) (PDF)<\/a> for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program (not required for a business owner who also holds a current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/\">occupational license<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Send the completed application documents and fees to:<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Department of Motor Vehicles<br>Business Partner Automation Program<br>PO Box 825393, MS C383<br>Sacramento, CA 94232-3280<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$305 non-refundable application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$232 for each additional branch location (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/live-scan-fingerprinting\/\">Live scan fingerprint<\/a> fees (payable to the live scan facility)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DMV holds the First-Line Service Provider responsible for all fees due to DMV and requires payment via an Electronic Fund Transfer. Complete an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/electronic-fund-transfer-authorization-agreement-reg-4051-pdf\/\">Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Agreement (REG 4051) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The application(s) becomes null and void after 12 months if not completed. A new application(s) and fee(s) must be re-submitted. The BPA contract is valid for 36 months. Renewal period is every 36 months.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-how-can-i-become-a-second-line-business-partner\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tHow Can I Become a Second-Line Business Partner?\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-80866\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-80866\">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-4868\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-4868\">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<p><strong>The following types of companies are examples of who can become a Second-Line Business Partner:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registration services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New\/used vehicle dealers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle rental companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle leasing companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dismantlers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salvage pools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> Contact a First-Line Service Provider for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any company that can comply with the following requirements can become a Second-Line Business Partner<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DMV currently has six authorized First-Line Service Providers who provide services to Second-Line Business Partners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitu Registration and Titling Solutions, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Toni Martin \u2013 Phone: (949) 402-6281<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Motor Vehicle Software Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Eddy Partida \u2013 Phone: (818) 706-1949<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Automated Vehicle Registration Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Monique Buduan \u2013 Phone: (707) 658-4100 &amp; (855) 437-4400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>American Driving Records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Melody Alday \u2013 Phone: (916) 288-6705<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Car Registration, Inc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Sasha Fawn &#8211; (916) 407-3359<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEVRS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Peter Sarkisyan \u2013 Phone: (626) 789-1010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Second-Line Business Partner must contract with a First-Line Service Provider. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain and maintain a valid occupational license if you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/vehicle-dealer-license\/\">dealer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/dismantler-license\/\">dismantler<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/registration-service-license\/\">registration service<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have or purchase personal computers and printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a business location(s) that meets the department\u2019s security standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-program-second-line-business-partner-reg-4025-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Program Second-Line Business Partner (REG 4025) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a floor plan, security narrative, and photos of business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Firm (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/information-and-disclosure-statement-firm-exec-201x-pdf\/\">EXEC 201X (PDF)<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an Information Security and Disclosure Statement Public\/Private Partnerships Employee (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/information-security-and-disclosure-statement-public-private-partnerships-employee-exec-200x-pdf\/\">EXEC 200X (PDF)<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-program-information-security-pre-implementation-checklist-second-line-business-partner-exec-5555b-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Program Information Security Pre-Implementation Checklist, Second-Line Business Partner (EXEC 5555B) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/statement-of-personal-history-pre-implementation-screening-process-reg-4019-pdf\/\">Statement of Personal History&#8211;Pre-Implementation Screening Process (REG 4019) (PDF)<\/a> for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/request-for-live-scan-service-applicant-submission-dmv-8016-pdf\/\">Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016) (PDF)<\/a> for each employee directly involved in the BPA Program (not required for a business owner who also holds a current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/\">occupational license<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Send the completed application documents and fees to your First-Line Service Provider.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$305 non-refundable application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$232 for each additional branch location (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/live-scan-fingerprinting\/\">Live scan fingerprint<\/a> fees (payable to the live scan facility)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DMV holds the Second-Line Business Partner responsible for all fees due to DMV and remitting them to their respective First-Line Service Provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Second-Line Business Partner have 12 months to complete the application to participate in the BPA program. If the application is not completed within 12 months, then the First-Line Service Provider must re-submit a new application(s) and fee(s). The BPA permit is valid for 36 months. Renewal period is every 36 months.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-additional-forms-you-may-need\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tAdditional Forms You May Need\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-63122\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-63122\">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-32447\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-32447\">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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-program-application-for-changes-reg-4026-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Program Application for Changes (REG 4026) (PDF)<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-program-service-provider-change-reg-4022-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Program Service Provider Change (REG 4022) (PDF)<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-automation-renewal-application-reg-5056-pdf\/\">Business Partner Automation Renewal Application (REG 5056) (PDF)<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/business-partner-deposit-agreement-and-assignment-reg-4029-pdf\/\">Business Partner Deposit Agreement and Assignment (REG 4029) (PDF)<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/electronic-fund-transfer-authorization-agreement-reg-4051-pdf\/\">Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Agreement (REG 4051) (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-can-i-charge-a-fee-for-my-services\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tCan I charge a fee for my services?\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-53228\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-53228\">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-23522\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-23522\">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<p>Yes, you may charge for your services. Companies participating in the BPA Program are allowed to charge their customers a service fee for each type of transaction processed through to completion. However, licensed vehicle dealers and dismantlers are restricted to charging up to $29.00 for each type of transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/occupational-licensing\/occupational-licenses\/registration-service-license\/\">registration services<\/a> and salvage pools are not restricted to the fee amount they may charge.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-does-dmv-charge-a-service-fee\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tDoes DMV charge a service fee?\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-51999\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-51999\">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-3565\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-3565\">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<p>Yes. DMV charges a $6 transaction fee for each transaction processed through to completion. The transaction fee may be charged to the customer in addition to the service fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exception:<\/strong> Payment of a transaction fee for vehicle license fee refund transactions is not required. Only salvage pools may process vehicle license fee refund transactions.<br><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-can-bpa-business-partners-perform-inquiries-to-dmvs-records\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tCan BPA business partners perform inquiries to DMV&#039;s records?\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-97294\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-97294\">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-64844\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-64844\">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<p>The inquiry process is not available within the BPA Program. Customers interested in obtaining inquiry capability should contact DMV Customer Services Division&#8217;s Account Processing Unit at (916) 657-5564.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/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>Vehicle Industry Services<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn more about vehicle industry services provided by DMV, including occupational licensing, autonomous vehicle testing, and motor carrier services.<\/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\/\">Explore Vehicle Industry Services<\/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>Resources &amp; Links<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Use these helpful resources to find answers to your questions about occupational licensing and vehicle industry services.<\/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\/vehicle-industry-services-resources-links\/\">Find resources &amp; links<\/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>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 occupational licensing and other vehicle industry services. 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