California Vehicle Verifier License
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1. What form must a vehicle verifier complete when verifying a vehicle
for registration purposes?
A. REG 227
B. REG 262
C. REG 31
D. REG 343
The REG 31 form is the standard DMV form used by vehicle verifiers to
document a physical vehicle verification.
2. Which of the following vehicles does not require physical verification?
A. Out-of-state vehicle
B. California-titled vehicle renewing registration
C. Salvage vehicle
D. Vehicle with missing VIN plate
,A California vehicle being renewed does not need physical verification;
only changes in status or ownership typically do.
3. What is the minimum age to apply for a Vehicle Verifier License in
California?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 21
Applicants must be at least 20 years old to qualify for the license under
DMV regulations.
4. A vehicle verifier cannot verify which of the following vehicles?
A. Motorcycle
B. Revived salvage vehicles
C. Trailer
D. Out-of-state car
Only DMV, CHP, or authorized agents can verify revived salvage vehicles
due to additional safety and integrity concerns.
5. Which of the following must be verified on the vehicle during
inspection?
A. Odometer reading
B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
C. Engine compression
D. Brake pad condition
The main focus of a vehicle verifier is verifying the VIN matches the
paperwork and is affixed properly.
6. Which agency issues the Vehicle Verifier License?
, A. California Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Bureau of Automotive Repair
C. California Department of Transportation
D. California Highway Patrol
The California DMV is responsible for licensing vehicle verifiers.
7. Which type of vehicle requires verification when being brought in from
another state?
A. California titled truck
B. Car with current California plates
C. Out-of-state vehicle being registered in CA
D. Government vehicle
Out-of-state vehicles need verification to ensure accurate VIN and
compliance before CA registration.
8. What happens if the VIN is missing or altered?
A. The verifier can approve the vehicle
B. The vehicle must be referred to CHP
C. Issue a warning
D. Complete a REG 262
Only the California Highway Patrol can handle vehicles with missing,
altered, or defaced VINs.
9. Who can verify a vehicle’s VIN under California law?
A. Any licensed mechanic
B. Licensed Vehicle Verifier or DMV/CHP staff
C. Insurance agent
D. Vehicle owner
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1. What form must a vehicle verifier complete when verifying a vehicle
for registration purposes?
A. REG 227
B. REG 262
C. REG 31
D. REG 343
The REG 31 form is the standard DMV form used by vehicle verifiers to
document a physical vehicle verification.
2. Which of the following vehicles does not require physical verification?
A. Out-of-state vehicle
B. California-titled vehicle renewing registration
C. Salvage vehicle
D. Vehicle with missing VIN plate
,A California vehicle being renewed does not need physical verification;
only changes in status or ownership typically do.
3. What is the minimum age to apply for a Vehicle Verifier License in
California?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 21
Applicants must be at least 20 years old to qualify for the license under
DMV regulations.
4. A vehicle verifier cannot verify which of the following vehicles?
A. Motorcycle
B. Revived salvage vehicles
C. Trailer
D. Out-of-state car
Only DMV, CHP, or authorized agents can verify revived salvage vehicles
due to additional safety and integrity concerns.
5. Which of the following must be verified on the vehicle during
inspection?
A. Odometer reading
B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
C. Engine compression
D. Brake pad condition
The main focus of a vehicle verifier is verifying the VIN matches the
paperwork and is affixed properly.
6. Which agency issues the Vehicle Verifier License?
, A. California Department of Motor Vehicles
B. California Bureau of Automotive Repair
C. California Department of Transportation
D. California Highway Patrol
The California DMV is responsible for licensing vehicle verifiers.
7. Which type of vehicle requires verification when being brought in from
another state?
A. California titled truck
B. Car with current California plates
C. Out-of-state vehicle being registered in CA
D. Government vehicle
Out-of-state vehicles need verification to ensure accurate VIN and
compliance before CA registration.
8. What happens if the VIN is missing or altered?
A. The verifier can approve the vehicle
B. The vehicle must be referred to CHP
C. Issue a warning
D. Complete a REG 262
Only the California Highway Patrol can handle vehicles with missing,
altered, or defaced VINs.
9. Who can verify a vehicle’s VIN under California law?
A. Any licensed mechanic
B. Licensed Vehicle Verifier or DMV/CHP staff
C. Insurance agent
D. Vehicle owner
