How to Apply for a Vehicle Remanufacturer License

Apply for your license and pay your fees online.

To apply for your license, submit the following:

• Application for Original Occupational License, Part C (OL 12).
• Original Application for Occupational License, Part A (OL 21A).
• Remanufacturer Surety Bond (OL 25A) or Deposit Agreement and Assignment (OL 25E).
• Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire, Business Licensing Unit (OL 29B) for each person listed under ownership on form OL 12.
• Live scan fingerprint and Request for Live Scan Clearance (DMV 8016) for each person completing form OL 29B.
• Fingerprint card (ADM 1316) (out-of-state applicants only) and a Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Fingerprint Submission (out of state applicants only) (BCII 9004) form. Fingerprint cards may be obtained by calling Occupational Licensing (OL) at (916) 229-3126 or from a DMV inspector office.
• Appointment of Director as Agent for Service of Process (ADM 9050).
• Brochure or drawing of the manufactured product (include product name).
• A 17-digit VIN or VIN sample configuration from the Society of Automotive Engineers. If this is a new product to California, provide a copy of the assignment of identification (ID) and testing approval or waiver from the National Highway Transportation Association (NHTSA). This may also be required for auto/commercial and motorcycle classes.
• List of authorized or enfranchised dealers. Enfranchised auto, commercial, and motorcycle dealers are appointed using a Certificate of Proposed Franchise (OL 124). All other authorizations must be on company letterhead and signed by a person listed in the application documents.
• Listing of the major components that are used or rebuilt.
• Photographs of the business location (refer to OL photography requirements).
• If your firm is incorporated in a state other than California, provide:
  • Articles of incorporation.
  • Certification from incorporating state’s Secretary of State that the corporation is in good standing.

Once you have completed these forms and collected all documents, visit a DMV inspector office to submit your paperwork and fees to be mailed.

Out-of-state applicants can mail their paperwork to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing Section
PO Box 932342 MS L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420

You’ll also need to undergo a background investigation.

Fees

• $100 non-refundable application fee
• $1 family support program
• $50 for each branch location (if applicable)
• $92 for each auto plate (plus county fees, if applicable)
• $94 for each motorcycle plate (plus county fees, if applicable)
• $42 for each person out of state who submits a Fingerprint Card (ADM 1316) (if applicable)

How to Renew a Vehicle Remanufacturer License

Renew your license and pay your fees online.

To renew your license, complete a Renewal Application (OL 45). Mail your application and fees to the address on the form.

Fees

• $85 renewal application fee
• $1 family support program
• $92 for each auto plate (plus county fees, if applicable)
• $94 for each motorcycle plate (plus county fees, if applicable)

How to Modify a Vehicle Remanufacturer License

Modify your license and pay your fees online.

To modify an existing license, complete and submit one of these forms:

• Ownership changes
• All other changes

Fees

• $50 name change fee
• $50 address change fee
• $50 add a branch fee
• $70 officer change fee