8.035 Used Vehicle Sold for Use on Private Property

No title to be issued

When a used vehicle is sold exclusively for use on private property and the buyer does not want to title the vehicle:

• Complete the REG 51 as usual.
• Mark all copies of the REG 51 “for exclusive use on private property”.
• Complete a REG 256 explaining how the vehicle was moved.
• Do not affix the buyer’s copy of the REG 51 to the vehicle.
  • The buyer must arrange for transport or move the vehicle on a One Trip Permit unless the sale is completed after delivery of the vehicle, in which case then vehicle can be delivered using dealer plates.

Send the REG 256 and all copies of the REG 51 except the book copy to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Incoming Mail MS A235
PO Box 944292
Sacramento, CA 94244-2920

• Retain the book copy of the REG 51 and a copy of the REG 256 at the dealer’s primary place of business location.
• Provide the buyer with the existing title and any supporting documents
  (see Section 8.055 for additional information on customer demands title).

Title to be issued

When a used vehicle is sold exclusively for use on private property and the buyer requests issuance of a California title for the vehicle, in addition to the usual transfer or nonresident requirements:

• Complete the REG 51 as usual.
• Mark all copies of the REG 51 “for exclusive use on private property”.
• Complete a REG 256 explaining how the vehicle was moved and requesting transfer only or title only, as appropriate, and submit with the transfer application.

Do not affix the buyer’s copy of the REG 51 to the vehicle.

• The buyer must arrange for transport or move the vehicle on a One Trip Permit unless the sale is completed after delivery of the vehicle, in which case the vehicle can be delivered using dealer plates.
• Submit the application copy of the Report of Sale–Used Vehicle (REG 51) form with the transfer application.
• Send buyer’s copy of the REG 51 with the 5-day notice and a copy of the Statement of Facts (REG 256) form to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Incoming Mail MS A235
PO Box 944292
Sacramento, CA 94244-2920

• Retain the book copy of the REG 51 and a copy of the REG 256 at the dealer’s primary place of business location.