Section 31 of 38
Chapter 30: Inquiries
30.020 Chart 3-R60 Record Status Messages
- R60 record status indicates certain record conditions.
- A record condition date (MM/DD/YY) indicates the process date that the transaction was added to the vehicle record.
R60 Record Status Messages
| R60 Record Status Message | Indicates |
|---|---|
| R60 Record Status Message$XX N/R FEE DUE | Indicates• A nonresident service fee is due upon registration of the vehicle. • The XX indicates the dollar amount. |
| R60 Record Status MessageADDRESS CHG RENEWAL NOTICE | IndicatesA new billing notice was generated for an address change or registered owner transfer. |
| R60 Record Status MessageAFFIDAVIT OF NON-USE RECEIVED | IndicatesThe owner has notified the DMV of intention not to use the vehicle. (Financial responsibility use only) |
| R60 Record Status MessageAPPORTIONED VEHICLE | Indicates
• A billing notice was returned indicating that the vehicle is registered as an apportioned vehicle. • Use VIN inquiry. |
| R60 Record Status MessageARTS LICENSE PLATE | IndicatesAn Arts Council plate is on the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageCOASTAL COMMISSION | IndicatesA California Coastal Commission plate is on the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageCOLLEGIATE LICENSE PLATE | IndicatesA Collegiate plate is on the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageDEALER INVENTORY, REG DEFERRED | IndicatesVehicle is part of a dealer inventory and exempt from filing a PNO. |
| R60 Record Status MessageDELINQUENT VESSEL PROPERTY TAXES | Indicates
• DMV was notified of outstanding vessel property taxes by a county tax assessor. • The county code displays where tax is due. |
| R60 Record Status MessageDISABLED VET EXEMPTION-VXX | Indicates
• Registered owner is a disabled veteran who filed for an exemption from paying a portion of the vehicle license fee. • The XX indicates the percentage of ownership. (Trailer Coach only) |
| R60 Record Status MessageDISMANTLED, REREGISTRATION PROHIBITED | IndicatesVehicle cannot be registered. |
| R60 Record Status MessageDOCUMENTED | IndicatesCalifornia title was surrendered to the U.S. Coast Guard for registration as a “documented” vessel. |
| R60 Record Status MessageDOJ STOP | IndicatesA potential stolen or felony vehicle record in the stolen vehicle system of the Department of Justice (DOJ). |
| R60 Record Status MessageDOJ STOP REFERRAL | Indicates
• The DOJ stolen vehicle system indicates this is a potential stolen or felony vehicle. • Contact unit that set stop for further information. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREPLACEMENT PLATES ISSUED | IndicatesReplacement plates are issued when any of the following plates are lost, stolen, or mutilated:
• Amateur Radio Call Letter • Citizens Radio Call Letter • Disabled Veteran • Environmental (ELP) • Exempt • Special License Plates • State Assemblyman • State Senator • Prisoner of War (POW) • United States Congressman • United States Senator |
| R60 Record Status MessageDV REGISTRATION EXEMPTION | IndicatesRegistered owner is a disabled veteran with a 100% vehicle license fee exemption. |
| R60 Record Status MessageEIP OFC: XXX D: MM/DD/YY ID/S: IIIIII T: TTC V: $$$$$$$ R:XXXXXXXXXXXX RT: CCC |
IndicatesAn error in process (EIP) indicates the vehicle record is pending update due to an action taken.
• XXX indicates office ID which processed the application. • IIIIII indicates the technician and sequence number. • TTC is the type of application processed. • $$$$$$$ indicates the amount paid. • XXXXXXXXXXXX indicates reason code(s). • CCC is the route code. |
| R60 Record Status MessageELP RESERVATION | IndicatesAn ELP has been reserved (appears when an ELP has not been assigned to a vehicle). |
| R60 Record Status MessageELECTRONIC SMOG CERT VALID UNTIL MM/DD/YY | IndicatesA 90-day Electronic Smog Certification was received from BAR and expires on the date shown. |
| R60 Record Status MessageEXEMPT BY STATUTE, REGISTRATION DEFERRED | IndicatesThe vehicle is exempt from filing an annual PNO or paying registration. These vehicles are usually classified as vehicles of historic interest or golf carts. |
| R60 Record Status MessageFHVUT EXEMPT | IndicatesVehicle is exempt from the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (FHVUT) requirement. |
| R60 Record Status MessageFHVUT PROOF VERIFIED | IndicatesFederal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (FHVUT) proof has been verified. |
| R60 Record Status MessageFIREFIGHTER LICENSE PLATES | IndicatesFirefighter license plates are on the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageFOREIGN ORGANIZATION LICENSE PLATE (TECO) | IndicatesForeign Organization plates are on the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageHOME ADDRESS CONFID | IndicatesThe home address is suppressed for confidentiality. |
| R60 Record Status MessageINCOMPLETE NOTICE OF RELEASE OF LIABILITY | IndicatesA billing notice was returned indicating the vehicle was sold. This is not a Notice of Transfer (REG 138) filing. |
| R60 Record Status MessageINCOMPLETE: LONG ENG or ENG NUMBER TOO LONG | IndicatesThe engine number is longer than can be displayed. |
| R60 Record Status MessageINCOMPLETE: LONG L/O or L/O NAME/ADDRESS TOO LONG |
IndicatesThe name or address of the legal owner is longer than can be displayed. |
| R60 Record Status MessageINCOMPLETE: LONG R/O (R60) or R/O NAME/ADDRESS TOO LONG |
IndicatesThe name or address of the registered owner is longer than can be displayed. |
| R60 Record Status MessageINCOMPLETE: LONG VIN or VIN/HIN TOO LONG | IndicatesA vehicle identification number (VIN) or vessel hull identification number (HIN) is longer than can be displayed. |
| R60 Record Status MessageJUNK | IndicatesVehicle/vessel has been junked (dismantled). |
| R60 Record Status MessageKIDS LICENSE PLATES | IndicatesKids plates are on the vehicle. This series has special symbols (hand, star, plus sign, or heart). The position number of the symbol will appear after the name of the symbol. |
| R60 Record Status MessageLAKE TAHOE | IndicatesLake Tahoe plates are on the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageLEGAL LETTER RETURNED | IndicatesOutgoing mail has been returned to DMV as undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service. |
| R60 Record Status MessageLEGAL LETTER RETURNED OWNER DECEASED | IndicatesOutgoing mail has been returned to DMV as undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service since the addressee has been reported deceased. |
| R60 Record Status MessageLIC CANCELED | IndicatesVehicle was sold and the registration completed; however, the transaction was immediately canceled. Another example is; a truck or trailer was withdrawn from service. |
| R60 Record Status MessageLIMOUSINE LICENSE PLATE | IndicatesPUC (Public Utilities Commission) limousine plates are on the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageLIMOUSINE LICENSE PLATE REVOKED-SEQUENTIAL |
IndicatesSequential plate is not reissuable for a PUC limousine license plate. |
| R60 Record Status MessageLIMOUSINE LICENSE PLATE REVOKED-ELP |
IndicatesPUC authority revoked |
| R60 Record Status MessageMA CLASS VEHICLE VALUE $$$$$$$$ | IndicatesVehicle is valued at more than $96,400. Vehicle license fees are based on this indicated value. |
| R60 Record Status MessageMM/DD/YY LEMON LAW BUYBACK | IndicatesVehicle has been identified as a Lemon Law Buyback due to nonconformance with warranty laws. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION | IndicatesThe vehicle is owned or leased by a member of a California Native American tribe who lives on a federal Indian reservation or rancheria and is exempt from paying VLF. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNC ADDRESS CHG RENEWAL NOTICE | IndicatesA new address was provided by the National Change of Address (NCOA) program prior to mailing a billing notice or Notice of Delinquent Registration. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNCOA ADDRESS DELETE | IndicatesA billing notice was not mailed because there is no updated address per the NCOA vendor. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNON-REPAIRABLE VEHICLES | IndicatesVehicle cannot be registered. Vehicle has no resale value except as a source of parts or scrap metal. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNON USA VEHICLE | IndicatesVehicle was imported into the U.S. and not originally manufactured to meet U.S. federal safety requirements or emission standards. The vehicle was not intended by the manufacturer to be sold or used in the U.S. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNON/RES MILT | IndicatesThe registered owner is a member of the armed forces and has California license plates but is not a resident of California and is exempt from vehicle license fee. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNOT IN OWNER POSSESSION | IndicatesA billing notice was returned indicating the vehicle/vessel has been stolen. This is not an official DOJ stop. |
| R60 Record Status MessageNRL LETTER SENT | IndicatesA letter was mailed to the purchaser as indicated in the Notice of Release of Liability to request the completion of the transfer to the new registered owner name. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOHV ID ONLY | IndicatesVehicle is registered and titled as an on-street vehicle so that a second title for the same vehicle will not be issued. Only an ID certificate was issued for the off-highway registration. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOHV TITLE | IndicatesThe on-street registration expired and the vehicle is now registered and titled as an OHV. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER LICENSE PLATE | IndicatesOlympic Training Center license plates (plain) are assigned to the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER LICENSE PLATE |
IndicatesOlympic Training Center license plates (stacked) are assigned to the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOPEN COLL ACCT | IndicatesRegistration fees have not been paid and DMV is pursuing collections. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOPEN COLL ACCT EVID USE | IndicatesRegistration fees have not been paid and DMV is pursuing collections. There has been evidence that the vehicle has been operated after the registration expiration date. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOPEN COLL ACCT PNO EVID USE | IndicatesCurrent Planned Non-Operation status is on file; however, there is evidence that the vehicle was operated. |
| R60 Record Status MessageORIGINAL POLICE | IndicatesVehicle was originally registered as a law enforcement vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageORIGINAL TAXI | IndicatesVehicle was originally registered as a taxi. |
| R60 Record Status MessageOWNER RESP CITS ON FILE or CITS | IndicatesA court(s) has notified DMV that the vehicle owner or lessee has failed to appear to clear owner responsibility citations. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePARTIAL YEAR | IndicatesVehicle record is a Partial Year registration. The month shown in the REG VALID FROM field indicates the month last registered. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePEACE OFFICER ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY | IndicatesThe registered owner is a peace officer whose address is suppressed for confidentiality. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePEARL HARBOR | IndicatesPearl Harbor Plates assigned. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePEND SUBPLATES: PREVIOUS LICENSE XXXXXXX REG OWNER MAY CHANGE | IndicatesVehicle is being issued a new license plate number (regular series or Plate-With-Owner series). |
| R60 Record Status MessagePENDING REASSIGNMENT OF PLATES-SEE LICENSE XXXXXXX | IndicatesNew license plates are being assigned to the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePERM SMOG EXEMPTION | IndicatesVehicle is permanently exempt from the biennial smog program per the Bureau of Automotive Repair. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePERMANENTLY EXPORTED | IndicatesThe registered owner has notified DMV that the vehicle is being permanently exported out of the country. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLACARD/PLATE CANCELED BY DMV | IndicatesDisabled Person or Veteran plate or parking placard canceled by DMV. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLACARD/PLATE HOLDER MOVED OUT OF STATE | IndicatesDisabled Person, Veteran, or parking placard or plate holder has moved out of state. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLACARD/PLATE HOLDER REPORTED DECEASED | IndicatesDMV has received notification that the holder of a Disabled Person, Veteran, or Parking Placard is deceased. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLACARD/PLATE REPORTED LOST OR STOLEN | IndicatesDisabled Person Parking Placard or Disabled Person or Veteran plate is lost or stolen. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLACARD/PLATE RETURNED UNCLAIMED | IndicatesDisabled Person Placard or Disabled Person or Veteran plate has been returned as undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLACARD/PLATE SURRENDERED | IndicatesDisabled Person Placard or Disabled Person or Veteran plate has been surrendered to the department. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLATES LOST/STOLEN | IndicatesELP plate(s) is lost or stolen. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLATES SURR AND/OR CANCELED | IndicatesLicense plates were surrendered by the customer or were canceled. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePLATES SURR FOR YOM APP | IndicatesRegular series license plates were surrendered for Year of Manufacture (YOM) and ELP plates with the same configuration. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePOT RETURNED | IndicatesA billing notice was returned undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePOT RETURNED OWNER DECEASED | IndicatesA billing notice was returned undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service. The addressee was reported deceased. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePREJUDGMENT ATTACHMENT | IndicatesA warning to the owner and/or buyer that the vehicle of an ongoing business may be subject to an attachment issued prior to judgment or resolution. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePREV LIC XXXXXXX | IndicatesVehicle was assigned new plates. This field shows the previous license plate number. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePRIOR POLICE | IndicatesVehicle was previously registered as a law enforcement vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePRIOR TAXI | IndicatesVehicle was previously registered as a taxi. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePRIOR VR RECORD | IndicatesVehicle was originally titled as an on-street vehicle but is currently titled as an OHV. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePROOF CORRECTION REQUIRED-RECALL # XXXXXX | IndicatesManufacturer notified DMV of a recall. XXXXXX is the recall identification number. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePRORATE OR PFR DELETED | IndicatesVehicle is no longer registered as prorate (IRP) or Permanent Fleet Registration (PFR). |
| R60 Record Status MessagePRORATED VLF FIELD REFUND $$$,$$$ | IndicatesVehicle License Fees have been refunded. $$$,$$$ indicates the amount refunded. |
| R60 Record Status MessagePURPLE HEART | IndicatesPurple Heart Plates assigned. |
| R60 Record Status MessageRDF LETTER SENT | IndicatesA letter was mailed to the new registered owner as indicated by the Report of Deposit of Fees (RDF) to request the completion of the transfer to his or her name. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREFLECTORIZED LICENSE PLATES | IndicatesRegular series license plates may display this message. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREFLECTORIZED LICENSE PLATES-OLYMPIC | IndicatesOlympic Games license plates are assigned to the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREFLECTORIZED LICENSE PLATES-STACKED OLYMPIC | IndicatesOlympic Games (stacked) license plates are assigned to the vehicle. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREG OUT-OF-STATE | IndicatesVessel is registered in another state. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREGISTERED LETTER RETURNED | IndicatesA registered letter has been returned undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service. |
| R60 Record Status MessageMM/DD/YY VEH REG SUSPENDED EFF: MM/DD/CCYY | IndicatesThe vehicle’s registration has been suspended for lack of valid financial responsibility (insurance). |
| R60 Record Status MessageMM/DD/YY VEH REG SUSPENDED | IndicatesThe vehicle’s registration has been suspended for lack of valid financial responsibility (insurance). Effective date not available. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREGISTERED LTR RETURNED OWNER DECEASED | IndicatesA registered letter has been returned undeliverable by the U.S. Postal Service. The addressee has been reported deceased. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREG OWNER REPORTED DECEASED | IndicatesA billing notice was returned indicating that the vehicle/vessel owner is deceased. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREGISTRATION DEFERRED UNTIL MM/DD/YY | IndicatesVehicle has a Planned Non-Operation status on file and is exempt from registration for the registration period indicated in MM/DD/YY. |
| R60 Record Status MessageREMANUFACTURED VEH | IndicatesVehicle is a remanufactured vehicle constructed by a licensed remanufacturer and consists of used or reconditioned integral parts, including but not limited to frame, engine, transmission, axles, brakes, or suspension and may be sold under a distinctive trade name. |
| R60 Record Status MessageRENEWAL NOTICE EXTRACTED | IndicatesA billing notice was generated and mailed. |
| R60 Record Status MessageRIP OFC: XXX D: MM/DD/YY ID/S: IIIIII T: TTC V: $$$$$$$ R:XXXXXXXXXXXX |
IndicatesReport of Deposit of Fees (RIP) indicates the vehicle record is pending update due to further documents or fees being required. • XXX indicates office ID which processed the application. • IIIIII indicates the technician and sequence number. • TTC is the type of application processed. • $$$$$$$ indicates the amount paid. • XXXXXXXXXXXX indicates the reason code(s). |
| R60 Record Status MessageSALVAGE CERTIFICATE ISSUED MM/DD/YY WRECK DATE MM/DD/YY |
IndicatesVehicle has been salvaged. Some records may display the wrecked date. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSALVAGED, REVIVED | IndicatesVehicle was declared a total loss, is repaired, and now in operation. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSALVAGE RETENTION | Indicates
• Vehicle was wrecked and the insurance company has notified DMV that the registered owner has retained possession. • A salvage certificate must be obtained prior to the vehicle being placed back into operation. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSIP OFC: XXX D: MM/DD/YY ID/S: IIIIII T: TTC V: $$$$$$$ R:XXXXXXXXXXXX RT: CCC |
IndicatesA suspense in process (SIP) indicates the change(s) to a vehicle record requires further processing. • XXX indicates office ID which processed the application. • IIIIII indicates the technician and sequence number. • TTC is the type of application processed. • $$$$$$$ indicates the amount paid. • XXXXXXXXXXXX indicates the reason code(s). • CCC is the route code. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSMOG CERT MM/DD/YY | IndicatesLast date smog status updated |
| R60 Record Status MessageSMOG DUE MM/DD/YY | IndicatesVehicle is exempt from biennial smog certification until the due date shown. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSMOG EXEMPTION BY ADDRESS | IndicatesVehicle is temporarily exempt from a biennial smog inspection due to a temporary address. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSPECIAL EQUIPMENT | Indicates
• A billing notice returned indicating the vehicle is registered as special equipment. • Use VIN inquiry. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSPECIAL EQUIPMENT, REGISTRATION DEFERRED | IndicatesVehicle is identified as special equipment and is exempt from filing a Planned Non-Operation (PNO) annually. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSPECIAL PLATE NOT REISSUABLE | IndicatesA plate type that cannot be reissued. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE | Indicates
• Vehicle was purchased with federal funds by public or private nonprofit operations of specialized transportation service agencies for the purpose of providing transportation services for senior citizens, and/or disabled persons. • The vehicle is exempt from payment of weight and vehicle license fees. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSUBPLATE | IndicatesVehicle/vessel has been issued a new license or CF number. |
| R60 Record Status MessageSURRENDER OF TITLE XX | Indicates
• A California title was surrendered to another state. • The XX is a two-position state or Canadian province abbreviation. |
| R60 Record Status MessageTEMPORARILY EXPORTED | IndicatesThe registered owner notified DMV that the vehicle is being temporarily exported out of the country. |
| R60 Record Status MessageTIP OFC: XXX D: MM/DD/YY ID/S: IIIIII T: TTC |
IndicatesA transaction in process (TIP) indicates a change(s) to the record is in progress. • XXX indicates office ID which processed the application. • IIIIII indicates the technician and sequence number. • TTC is the type of application processed (see Chart 6). |
| R60 Record Status MessageVEH REREG XXXXXXX | Indicates
• The vehicle was reregistered under a different license number. • Obtain vehicle data using a VIN inquiry. XXXXXXX is the new license plate number. • No information displays on a commercial requestor printout. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVEHICLE OUT-OF-STATE | IndicatesA billing notice was returned indicating the vehicle is no longer in California. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVEHICLE REGISTERED IRP | Indicates
• Vehicle is registered as International Registration Plan (IRP). • Obtain a VIN printout to receive complete vehicle record. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVEHICLE REG OUT-OF-STATE |
IndicatesDMV has been notified that the vehicle is registered in another state. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVET LIC PLT-VET ORGANIZATION NAME | Indicates
• Veteran’s license plates are assigned to the vehicle. • The veteran’s organization name indicates what type of symbol displays on the plate. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVLT STOP | Indicates
• A stop was placed on the vehicle license/title record for a specified reason. • A Unit Code and Reason Code also appear. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVLT STOP REGISTRATION SUSPENDED VC §16503 | IndicatesRegistration has been suspended per Vehicle Code §16503. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVR INSPECTION EXEMPTION | IndicatesVehicle is exempt from biennial smog if expiration date is within 12 months of date shown. |
| R60 Record Status MessageVR TITLED | IndicatesVehicle is titled as an on-street vehicle but is registered as an OHV. |
| R60 Record Status MessageWARRANTY RETURN VEH | IndicatesVehicle was returned to the dealer due to warranty problems and has been resold. |
| R60 Record Status MessageYOSEMITE LICENSE PLATE | IndicatesYosemite license plates are assigned to the vehicle. |