My car was totaled after the accident and I salvaged it from the insurance company. I didn't realize I had to pay more fees to the California Department of Motor Vehicles and do some extra things. Does anyone know if the DMV requires a "Brake and Light Certificate" in order to re-register a salvaged vehicle?
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According to the California DMV webpage How to Reregister a Salvage Vehicle, it says:
You will need…
- An Application for Title or Registration (REG 343) form (PDF)
- Proof of ownership
- A Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) form or CHP inspection certificate
- Brake and light adjustment certificates
- Appropriate fees
You may also need…
- An Application for Salvage Certificate or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate (REG 488C) form
- Smog certification
- Weight certificate
- Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Form (REG 262)
- Statement of Facts (REG 256) form (PDF)
- Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (CGW) (REG 4008) form
- Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Application and Certification (REG 4017) form To surrender existing license plates
So, to answer your question, it appears you will need the Brake and light adjustment certificates. Please note towards the bottom of the CA DMV site, there is an exception listed as to the need of the certificates, but that looks pretty remote.
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