What is a Revived Junk Vehicle?

A Revived Junk Vehicle is a vehicle that was previously reported to DMV as dismantled (by an individual or dismantler) but it has been restored to good condition so you can drive it again. If your junk vehicle has been revived, you must register the vehicle again.

To register your Revived Junk Vehicle, you will need:

• A completed Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) form, signed by the current vehicle owner(s).
• A junk receipt issued by DMV.
  • If someone else has the junk receipt for your vehicle, that person must complete a Statement of Facts (REG 256) form and describe what the vehicle looks like and explain what happened to the original junk receipt.
  • Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) or CHP Certificate of Inspection (CHP 97C) form authorized by a DMV employee or the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
  • If you need to get a California Highway Patrol inspection for your vehicle, contact CHP to make an appointment by calling 1-800-835-5247.
• Brake and light adjustment certificates or electronic Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection (VSSI) certificates.
• Applicable fees.

You may also need a:

• Statement of Facts (REG 256) form.
• Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight CGW (REG 4008) form.
• Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Certification/Application (REG 4017) form.
• Smog certification.
• Weight certificate from a California Certified Public Weighmaster (if your vehicle is a pickup or truck).

What is a Revived Salvage Vehicle?

A Revived Salvage Vehicle is a vehicle previously reported to DMV as a total loss by the owner or insurance company, but has been rebuilt and restored to operational condition. If your total loss/salvage vehicle has been revived, you must register the vehicle again.

To register your Revived Salvage Vehicle, you will need:

• A completed Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) form, signed by the current vehicle owner(s).
• Proof of ownership, such as a Bill of Sale (REG 135) form or a Vehicle/vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262) form from a licensed dismantler (make sure you include the dismantler’s vehicle acquisition number).
• A Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) form or CHP Certificate of Inspection (CHP 97C) form.
• Brake and light adjustment certificates or electronic Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection (VSSI) certificates.
• Applicable fees.

You may also need:

• An Application for Salvage Certificate or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate (REG 488C).
• A Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262) form (request a form from DMV by calling 1-800-777-0133.
• A Statement of Facts (REG 256) form.
• A Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (CGW) (REG 4008) form.
• A Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Application and Certification (REG 4017) form.
• To surrender existing license plates.
• A smog certification.
• Weight certificate from a California Certified Public Weighmaster (if your vehicle is a pickup or truck).