The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. Persons who were cited for violations of CVC §§23152, 23153, or 23103 as specified in §23103.5 (sections related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs), incidental to the loss, are not eligible for this refund. If you are not sure that the VLF refund was included as part of your settlement you should contact your insurance provider for verification. You applied for a Salvage Certificate or Non-repairable Certificate.No repairs are initiated by you or in your behalf, and.You are the owner if you retained the salvaged vehicle following a determination by your insurance provider that your vehicle is uneconomical to repair and:.The insurance company is the owner if you received a settlement for your loss and possession of the salvaged vehicle is retained by an insurance provider or their agent.The owner of the salvage vehicle can usually be determined as follows: The owner of the salvage vehicle may request a refund of the prorated VLF. A Nonrepairable Certificate must be issued for this vehicle before a refund will be processed. A Nonrepairable- A vehicle with no value except as a source of parts or scrap metal, or was found completely stripped after theft, or was completely burned (per CVC §431).A Salvage Certificate must be issued for this vehicle before a refund request will be processed (per CVC §11515 and CRTC §10902). A Constructive Total Loss- A vehicle which was wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to such extent that the owner, or the insurance company, considers it uneconomical to repair the vehicle and because of this, the vehicle is not repaired by or for the person who owned the vehicle per California Vehicle Code (CVC) §544.The vehicle must be transferred to the individual or company (insurance company, etc.) who paid you for the loss of your vehicle ( California Revenue and Taxation Code (CRTC) §10902). An Unrecovered Total Loss- A vehicle subject to registration which was stolen and not recovered within 60 days after the police report date.Refund of Vehicle License Fee (VLF) on Total Loss VehiclesĬalifornia law provides for a prorated refund of the VLF (in lieu of property tax) portion of the registration fees paid when your vehicle becomes: Identification card: Bring your identification card.Driver’s license: Bring your driver’s license.Vehicle: Bring your vehicle license plate number.If the Demand for Payment letter is lost and the dishonored check was for your: A copy of the Demand for Payment letter.Dishonored checks cannot be paid by personal check.Cash, an ATM/debit card, credit card, a cashier’s check, or money order made payable to DMV.Sacramento, CA 94232-5341 Pay in Person at a DMV Office Mail your payment and a copy of the Demand for Payment letter to: Your account number is the ten-digit number located in the upper right hand corner of the Demand for Payment letter.Write your account number on the front of your payment.Dishonored checks cannot be paid by personal check or credit card. Do not send a personal check or credit card payment information. Send a cashier’s check or money order payable to DMV.If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes.

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