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The CHP VIN Verification form is an essential document required by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to verify the vehicle identification number (VIN) during the registration process. This verification must be conducted by an authorized DMV representative, California licensed vehicle verifier, authorized auto club employee, or a peace officer who is properly trained in conducting vehicle verifications. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the legitimacy and proper identification of vehicles, aiding in the prevention of vehicle fraud.

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In the landscape of vehicle administration, the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles® has instituted a pivotal document known as the Verification of Vehicle form, which underscores the state's diligence in ensuring vehicle authenticity and regulatory compliance. This form, not intended for completion by the vehicle owner but rather by an authorized DMV representative, California licensed vehicle verifier, authorized auto club employee, or a suitably trained peace officer, serves as a testament to the physical verification of a vehicle's integrity. It stipulates a thorough examination of the vehicle, insisting on clarity, accuracy, and completeness in documenting vital identifiers like the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), license plate number, make, model year, and other specific attributes. Critical to its acceptance by the DMV, the form must be filled out in black or blue ink, devoid of any missing sections, alterations, or erasures, thereby ensuring the document's validity. A cautionary note within the document alerts to the possibility of vehicles being subject to further inspection by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), emphasizing the form's role in safeguarding against fraud and ensuring vehicles meet designated safety, emission, and construction standards within California.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES®

A Public Service Agency

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE

NOT TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

To be acceptable to DMV, this form must be legible, hand printed in black or blue ink, and completed IN FuLL by an authorized DMV representative, California licensed vehicle veriier, authorized auto club employee, or peace officer who has been properly trained to perform vehicle veriications, while PHYSICALLY inspecting complete and assembled vehicles. See reverse for additional information.

WARNING: Any missing sections, alterations, cross-outs, or erasures (even when initialed) will void this form and a new veriication must be completed.All numbered sections (1-8) below must have at least one box checked in each section.Your vehicle may also be subject to veriication by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

LICENSE PLATES ON VEHICLE:

LICENSE PLATE NUMBER

STATE

EXPIRATION DATE

NUMBER OF AXLES

None

Dealer

Temporary Permit

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

8th

10th

MAKE

ENGINE NUMBER (MOTORCYCLES AND OHVs ONLY) (FOR ELECTRIC M/C, USE ELECTRIC MOTOR NO.)

BODY TYPE MODEL (BTM)

MODEL YEAR

MOTIVE POWER (FUEL)

MODEL OR SERIES

GVWR WEIGHT (PICKUPS)

NO. WHEELS

EST. WEIGHT (PTI TRAILERS)

FOR CAMP/COACH TRAILERS/MOTORHOMES

Length

Width

1) VIN Location:

2) Attached by:

3) Type:

Visible through windshield

Trunk

Not visible

Adhesive

Metal plate

Label

Body—Left (driver side)

Frame

Rosette rivets

Not applicable

Stamped on body

Body—Right

Glove box

Round rivets

Screws

Stamped on frame

Engine compartment

Other:

4) VIN/Engine Number: (IF MOTORCYCLE, MARK BOTH VIN AND ENGINE BOXES)

5) Model Year Determined From:

VIN ENG

Supporting Document

Appears okay

Illegible/Damaged

Cannot locate

Assigned by F/O

NICB Book/Manual:

Altered/Tampered

Missing

None – Newly built

See REMARKS

Other—See REMARKS

6) uS Federal Certiication Label Status:

Agrees with VIN	Missing
Disagrees with VIN	None—NA
Illegible/Damaged	See REMARKS
Altered/Tampered

uS Federal Certiication Label Indicates: (NOT REQUIRED FOR 25 MODEL YEARS AND OLDER OR OHVs)

Vehicle complies with US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (US FMVSS)

Name of vehicle importer (enter name of importer in “REMARKS” below)

Vehicle complies with safety requirements of a country other than US Compliance with Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) requirements

Secondary VIN (ONLY If Federal Label Missing / Illegible / Damaged / None. If Disagrees or Altered, referral to CHP. Note: Primary VIN Must Still Be Present.)

NHTSA Stickers (MUST have 2) – List locations in REMARKS or

Other Alternate VIN – List Type and Location in REMARKS

ODOMETER MILEAGE READING

(NOT REQUIRED FOR OHV/LSV)

Record mileage exactly as shown on vehicle odometer.

If NONE, draw line through boxes

miles	5-digit odometer
kilometers	6-digit odometer
(no	digital display
tenths)	digital display

7)Supporting Documents:(I.E.,CERTIFICATEOFTITLE,MANUFACTURERSSTATEMENTOFORIGIN(MSO)/MANUFACTURERSCERTIFICATEOFORIGIN(MCO),SALVAGECERTIFICATE,REGISTRATIONCARD)

Agrees with VIN	Disagrees with VIN	No VIN on documents	None	See REMARKS

8) Emission Label Indicates:

Vehicle meets US EPA standards only

Vehicle meets US EPA standards and California standards Vehicle meets California standards only

Vehicle meets California standards for Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Vehicle meets California standards for on-road and OHV (Dual Sport M/C)

Engine displacement less than 50 cc (cubic centimeters)
SORE Label (OHV-TCS Ref.)	See REMARKS	None

REMARKS	FOR BTM “VA” DESCRIBE VEHICLE: (e.g., PK over 11,499 GVWR)
REMARKS

DO NOT PROCESS - REFER TO CHP			Door Replaced			Air Bag Missing
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury	under	the laws of the State of California	that the		foregoing is	true and correct.
I further certify that I physically examined the vehicle described above and I ind the description of the vehicle to be as indicated.

VERIFIER NAME (PLEASE PRINT)				TITLE/ID/BADGE/VV LICENSE NUMBER

ADDRESS	CITY	STATE		DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER
				(	)

PHYSICALLY VERIFIED AT:					CITY	STATE
Above address
Other (specify):
VERIFIER SIGNATURE (STAMPED/TYPED SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)					EXECUTED AT (PLACE SIGNED - CITY, STATE)	DATE
X
VERIFYING AGENCY:	DMV	Licensed Vehicle Veriier (VV)	Auto Club	Peace Officer (List Employer):

STATEMENT OF FACTS — IDENTIFICATION NuMBER OR ENGINE NuMBER ERROR — I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. I further certify that I am the owner of above described vehicle and had no knowledge of the difference in the identiication or engine number on the vehicle and titling documents.

VEHICLE OWNER’S SIGNATURE

PRINTED NAME

DATE

REG 31 (REV. 1/2012) WWW

BODY TYPE MODEL (BTM) CODES

IMPORTANT NOTES

AuTOMOBILE

	Description	BTM

	Agricultural Water Well	BR
	Boring Rig	BR
	Boring Rig
	Ambulance	*AM

	Amphibian	AP

	Armored Car/Truck	*AR

	Bus	*Bu

	Carnival Equipment	CE

	Convertible	CV

	Coupe	CP

	Coupe 3 DR	3P

	Coupe 4 DR	C4

	Crane (S/F from	*CR
	Veriier Required)	*CR
	Veriier Required)
	Firetruck	*FT

	Forklift Truck	*F0

	Golf Cart	GC

	Hardtop	HT

	Hardtop 2 DR	2T

	Hardtop (Formal) 2DR	2F

	Hardtop 4 DR	4T

	Hardtop (Pillard) 2 DR	2P

	Hardtop (Pillard) 4 DR	4P

	Hatchback	*HB

	Hatchback 2 DR	*2H

	Hatchback 4 DR	*4H

	Liftback (Toyota)	LB

	Liftback 2 DR	*2L

	Liftback 4 DR	*4L

	Limousine	*LM

	Low Speed Vehicle	*LS
	(LSV)	*LS
	(LSV)
	Modular Mobile	MM

	Motorized Home	MH

	Neighborhood Electric	*NE
	Vehicle (NEV)	*NE
	Vehicle (NEV)
	Notchback	*NB

	Pickup w/Camper	PM
	Mounted	PM
	Mounted
	Privately Owned	SB
	School Bus	SB
	School Bus
	Roadster	RD

	Runabout 3 DR (Ford)	3D

	Sedan 2 DR	2D

	Sedan 4 DR	4D

	Sedan 5 DR	5D

	Sedan	SD

	SportsVan (Dodge)	SV

	Station Wagon	*SW

	Suburban/Carry All	LL
	(Chev)	LL
	(Chev)
	Travel All (Intl)	XT

	Utility	*uT

	Van Camper	VC

	Wagon/Sport Utility	4W
	4 DR	4W
	4 DR
	Varied-All Other Autos	*VA

* BTM can also used for

commercial vehicles

COMMERCIAL

	Description	BTM
	Ambulance	*AM
	Armored Truck	*AR
	Auto Carrier	AC
	Bale Wagon	BA
	Bus	*Bu
	Cab and Chassis	CB
	3 DR Extended Cab	3B
	and Chassis	3B
	and Chassis
	3 DR Extended Cab	3C
	Pickup	3C
	Pickup
	4 DR Extended Cab	4B
	and Chassis	4B
	and Chassis
	4 DR Extended Cab	4C
	Pickup	4C
	Pickup
	4 DR Wagon/Sport	*4W
	Utility	*4W
	Utility
	Cargo Cutaway	CY
	Carnival Equipment	CE
	Carrier	CA
	Concrete/Transit Mix	CM
	Conventional Cab	CC
	Crane	*CR
	Dromedary	DR
	Dump	DP
	Firetruck	*FT
	Flatbed/Platform	FB
	Forklift Truck	*FO
	Garbage/Refuse	GG
	Grain	GN
	Hatchback	*HB
	Hatchback 2 DR	*2H
	Hatchback 4 DR	*4H
	Hearse	*HR
	Hopper	HO
	Liftback (Toyota)	LB
	Liftback 2 DR	*2L
	Liftback 4 DR	*4L
	Limousine	*LM
	Logger	LG
	Low Speed Vehicle	*LS
	(LSV)	*LS
	(LSV)
	Multiple Bodies	Mu
	Neighborhood Electric	*NE
	Vehicle (NEV)	*NE
	Vehicle (NEV)
	Notchback	*NB
	Panel	PN
	Parcel Delivery	PD
	Pickup	PK
	Pickup Club Cab	PC
	Rack	RA
	Refrigerated	RE
	Stake	ST
	Station Wagon	*SW
	Step Van	SN
	Tandem	TM
	Tank	TN
	Taxi	TX
	Tilt Cab	TB
	Tilt Tandem	TL
	Tow Truck/Wrecker	WK
	Tractor Truck (Diesel)	DS
	Tractor Truck (Gas)	TR
	Utility	*uT
	Van	VN
	Vanette (66 GMC	VT
	Handy Van)	VT
	Handy Van)
	Well Driller	WD
	Wrecker with a Flatbed	WF
	All Other Commercials	*VA

* BTM can also be used

for automobiles

MOTORCYCLE

	Description	BTM
	Enduro	EN
	Minibike	MK
	Mini Road/Trail	MR
	Motor Scooter (Not the
	same as a motorized	MS
	scooter which cannot	MS
	scooter which cannot
	be registered)

	Racer	RC
	Road/Street	RS
	Road/Trail	RT
	Trail	TR
	All Other Motorcycles	MC

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE

	Description	BTM

	All Terrain Vehicle	AT

	Amphibian	AP

	Dirt	T

	Dune/Sand Buggy	DB

	Enduro	EN

	3-Wheel Vehicle	3W

	4-Wheel Vehicle	4W

	Golf Cart	GC

	Minibike	MK

	Mini Cycle	MY

	Mini Road/Trail	MR

	Moto Cross	MX

	Motor Scooter (Not the
	same as a motorized	MS
	scooter which cannot be	MS
	scooter which cannot be
	registered)
	Racer	RC

	Road/Street	RS
	Road/Trail	RT

	Snowmobile	SM
	Trail	TR

	All Other Motorcycles	MC

TRAILER

	Description	BTM

	Amphibian	AMPH

	Camp	CMP

	Carnival	CARN
	Equipment	CARN
	Equipment
	Carrier	CARRIER

	Cement Mixer	MIXER

	Coach	CCH

	Coach Boat	CCHBT

	Dolly	DLY

	Dump	DMP

	Fire	FIRE

	Flatbed/	FB
	Platform	FB
	Platform
	Modular Mobile	MMETLR

	Multiple Bodies	MuLT

	Park Trailer	CCHPT

	Park Trailer	CCHPTBT
	Boat	CCHPTBT
	Boat
	Refrigerated	REF

	Tank	TANK

	Transit Mix	TRMX

	Utility	uTIL

	Van	VAN

	Varied	VARIED

Additional forms are available at dmv.ca.gov and at all DMV offices. Refer to Vehicle Veriiers Handbook (OL 31), available at dmv.ca.gov, for instructions.

When inspection of a VIN reveals evidence of tampering, alteration or obliteration of the number, immediately notify the nearest DMV, Investigations Section.

For Specially Constructed Vehicles (SPCNS), enter “0000” for the year model. SPCNS vehicles are not manufactured vehicles and do not have a year model.

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is found on the US Federal Certiication Label. NOTE: GVAR is Gross Vehicle Axle Rating, not GVWR. Pickups over 11,499 GVWR are BTM “VA”. Pickups under 11,499 GVWR have the following BTMs: 3C, 4C, PC and PK.

Pursuant to federal law, a 17-digit VIN that passes check-digit is required on all 1983 and newer year model motor vehicles, and all 1985 and newer year model trailers. The model year of 1983 and newer vehicles is encoded in the 10th digit of VIN.

Trailer Coaches do not exceed 40’ (480”) (L) or 8 1/2’ (102”)

(W). Camp Trailers do not exceed 16'* (192”) (L) or 8’ (96”)

(W). Motorhomes do not exceed 45' (540”) (L) or 8 ½’ (102”)

(W). *(overall length (L))

A 2003 and newer year model OHV with a “3” or “C” in the eighth position of the VIN are non-complying OHVs and are issued a red OHV sticker.

DO NOT use the Federal Certiication Label as the primary source for the VIN. If any damage has been done to the label or it cannot be read, you must go to another source for secondary veriication, such as: Under the hood, Firewall/ Manufacturer's label.

For large commercial vehicles, the emissions label on the doorpost is often the noise emissions label and is not the EPA acceptable label. The emissions label is often under the giant hood in the engine compartment.

The following multi-designed vehicles are pickups (PK): Chevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade EXT, Hummer H2 SUT, Nissan Frontier, and Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Pickups with a permanently attached camper shell must also meet the deinition of facilities for human habitation or camping purposes to have BTM “PM”.

Licensed vehicle veriiers cannot perform the VIN inspection for certain vehicles including, revived junk, revived salvage, specially constructed (SPCNS), motorcycles with an unavailable California record (last registered in CA, but record no longer appears on DMV's database) or with documents from a foreign country, motorcycles with engine changes.

Only a veriication form completed by an authorized DMV employee is acceptable on an application for on-highway (street) motorcycle registration of any motor vehicle currently registered as an OHV or titled with type license “C2” (title only).

Golf Carts are motor vehicles designed to carry golf equipment, and carry no more than two persons, including the driver, and have at least three wheels in contact with the ground, and weigh no more than 1,300 pounds unladen, and not exceed a speed of 15 miles per hour (MPH).

Optional digital photographs are not required, but may be attached by licensed vehicle veriiers to further substantiate this veriication. State number of photos and briely describe photos in the REMARKS section.

VEHICLE MODEL YEAR (Identiied through the 10th digit of the VIN)

1980 – A	1984	– E	1988	– J	1992 – N	1996	– T	2000 – Y	2004 – 4	2008 – 8	2012 – C
1981 – B	1985	– F	1989	– K	1993 – P	1997	– V	2001 – 1	2005 – 5	2009 – 9	2013 – D
1982 – C	1986	– G	1990	– L	1994 – R	1998	– W	2002 – 2	2006 – 6	2010 – A	2014 – E
1983 – D	1987	– H	1991	– M	1995 – S	1999	– X	2003 – 3	2007 – 7	2011 – B	2015 – F

MOTIVE POWER CODES

B – Butane	G – Gasoline	P – Propane
D – Diesel	M – Methanol	Q – Hybrid
E – Electric	N – Natural Gas

REG 31 (REV. 1/2012) WWW

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