Register Your Vehicle
Without going to the DMV
You do not need to take a day off work. By assembling the correct "Registration Packet" and using a Mobile Verifier, you can process your transaction directly with DMV Headquarters via mail. To book service with a mobile vin verifier in the Greater Sacramento Area, click the verify my car button below.
Is Your Transaction Eligible?
Most standard registration can be done by mail. Some complex cases cannot.
Approved for Mail-In
- ✓ Out-of-State Transfers (Dealer or Private)
- ✓ "No Record" / Inactive Vehicles
- ✓ Commercial Trucks & Trailers
- ✓ Classic Cars (Pre-1975)
Requires CHP Inspection
- ✕ Salvage or Junk Titles
- ✕ Grey Market (Imported Vehicles)
- ✕ Motorcycles w/ Engine Swaps
- ✕ Revived Junk
Construct Your Packet
Application (REG 343)
The master application form. Enter the purchase price and date the vehicle entered California accurately.
Download PDF →Verification (REG 31)
The vin must be physically verified. Thats how Get Vin Verification can help - by traveling to you for the verificaiton and providing you with the certified REG 31.
Book Appointment →Proof of Ownership
The Original Out-of-State Title. If you are financing, submit your current Registration Card (keep a copy for your records).
Smog Certificate
Required for most 1976+ gas vehicles. Find a local smog station using the BAR Locator.
Weight Certificate
Pickups / Commercial Only: If your out of state title or registration Card doesn't show an "Unladen Weight" of 6,000 lbs or less, visit a public scale and obtain a weight certificate.
Make out a Check or Money Order to the Department of Motor Vehicles and mail it to one of the addresses below with your required documents. Use the DMV Fee Calculator to get the exact total.
Common Scenario
The Busy Professional
Christine moved from Oregon for a new job in Sacramento. Her tags are valid for 8 more months, so she isn't in a rush, but she works 9-to-5 and can't visit the DMV down on Broadway St.
The Solution: She schedules a lunch-break appointment with us. We verify the VIN in her office parking lot (15 mins). She mails the packet via FedEx. Her CA plates arrive in her mailbox 6 weeks later, and she never missed a meeting.
Common Scenario
The Classic Enthusiast
Greg bought a 1969 Camaro. It runs, but it isn't registered or insured yet. He is worried about driving it to the DMV and risking a ticket or a parking lot door ding.
The Solution: He calls Get Vin Verification. We come to his garage Rancho Cordova on a Sunday. We verify the VIN. He mails the paperwork, and the car stays safe under its cover until the new plates arrive.
Where to Mail Your Packet
For the fastest processing times, we recommend sending your documents directly to the main Registration Operations unit in Sacramento, rather than a local field office.
Standard Mail (USPS)
Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Registration Operations
PO Box 942869
Sacramento, CA 94269-0001
FedEx / UPS (Tracking)
Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Registration Operations
2415 1st Ave, Mail Station C271
Sacramento, CA 95818
*Recommended for tracking
Double check your work. If you miss a signature or miscalculate the fee by even a few dollars, the DMV will return the entire packet to you by mail. This can add weeks to the process. Ensure your check amount matches the online calculator exactly. Keep copies of everything for your records.See the Dmv website for full details or call the DMV at 1-800-777-0133.
We are ready to get you road legal.