City of Santa Monica Declaration of Non-Ownership (or Lease / Rental) at a glance
What it is: The City of Santa Monica Declaration of Non-Ownership (or Lease / Rental) is the declaration to complete if you did not own the vehicle on the date of the violation(s).
Where and when to file: City of Santa Monica P.O. Box 515214 Los Angeles, CA 90051-6514
Under California Vehicle Code, Section 40200, the registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for the parking citation(s) issued.
You were listed at the DMV as the registered owner on the date of the violation(s).
A filled-in City of Santa Monica Declaration of Non-Ownership (or Lease / Rental) example: a former owner declares non-ownership
How to fill out City of Santa Monica Declaration of Non-Ownership (or Lease / Rental), box by box
Documents you submit
In addition to the declaration, you must submit one of the following, as may be applicable to your claim.
A copy of the “Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability” form that was filed with the DMV at the time of sale/transfer of the vehicle (name and address required).
Bill of Sale / Lease Agreement / Rental Agreement from a licensed car dealer / leasing company / rental car company. Proof of private party sales are accepted with a Release of Liability that is filed with DMV.
A copy of an IRS approved vehicle donation document.
Repossession papers showing that the car was repossessed prior to the ticket issue date.
Any DMV certified documentation that shows the vehicle was not in your possession at the time the citation was issued.
Certification of Lien Sale or Notice of Pending Lien Sale and Computerized Vehicle Registration (CVR).
Responsible Party Information
The declaration will not be valid unless all the information on the form is completed, dated, and signed.
Under Responsible Party Information, print legibly the Name, Street and City/State/Zip Code.
Enter the Date of sale, purchase, or lease/rental was executed (MM/DD/YYYY).
Enter the License Plate Number, the Complete VIN and the CITATION NUMBER(S).
Signature and your contact information
By signing, you certify under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
Sign on the Signature line and enter the Date and Your Name.
Under Your contact information, enter the Street Address and the City/State/Zip Code.
Common questions about City of Santa Monica Declaration of Non-Ownership (or Lease / Rental)
Where do I file it?
Send your completed form and all supporting documentation to: City of Santa Monica P.O. Box 515214 Los Angeles, CA 90051-6514.
Sources
[1] City of Santa Monica Declaration of Non-Ownership (or Lease / Rental), served file, no edition printed (the Official source link on this page).