Colonial Garage

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Revival/Junk or Salvage Vehicle Transfer

#1
Bring the Proper Salvage Certifications

For Salvage Vehicle Transfers:
Please bring your Application for Salvage certificate (DMV Reg 488C). If you don’t have a salvage title certificate, fill out an application here.

For Junk Vehicle Transfers: 
Please bring a DMV reg form 262 with an acquisition number written on the upper right hand corner of the 262.

#2
Complete Other Required Certifications

In order to process your transfer,  the following certifcations are required for the vehicle before coming to Redline Registration:

  • Brake & light certificate
    • Must be completed by an authorized station
  • VIN verification
    • Previously salvaged California vehicles being re-registered for on-highway use may be inspected by an authorized DMV employee or referred to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)
    • Previously salvaged nonresident vehicles being re-registered for must be referred to the CHP for inspection.
  • Smog certificate
You're Done!

We’re able to issue new license plates and tags instantly.