Vehicles: registration services.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies California Vehicle Code Section 11406 to regulate registration services. It limits the additional fees that private registration services can charge for services also offered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to a maximum of 5% above the DMV’s fees. The bill also requires registration services to maintain detailed records of transactions and provide customers with specific disclosures about available DMV services.
Key provisions
- Limits additional fees charged by private registration services to 5% above DMV fees.
- Requires registration services to maintain detailed business records regarding vehicle registrations.
- Mandates a disclosure to customers that DMV services may be available without additional fees.
- Specifies record-keeping requirements including client names, vehicle information, and payment details.
- Allows registration services to retain a department-approved listing sheet as an alternative to detailed records.
- Prohibits registration services from operating as a branch of the DMV.
- Excludes dealer and dismantler transactions from disclosure requirements.
Who is affected
- Vehicle registration service businesses
- Consumers who utilize vehicle registration services
- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
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