Industry Ecosystem
The DMV Private Vehicle Industry is a robust network of professionals dedicated to keeping California's roads and records clean. From licensed verifiers to registration experts, this ecosystem ensures that vehicle titles move smoothly, even when the paperwork gets complicated.
Mobile VIN Verification
The flashy key to unlocking VLT Stops.
The "VLT Stop" Dilemma
A "VLT Stop" acts as an administrative freeze on a vehicle's title, typically triggered when a lien sale is opposed. While this mechanism protects ownership rights during a dispute, the freeze does not automatically lift when the vehicle is reclaimed. This lingering status can block registration renewals and future transfers indefinitely.
To clear this hurdle, the DMV demands official verification that the lien sale has been abandoned and the vehicle is back in the owner's hands.
The Solution: Mobile VIN Verifiers
Licensed Mobile VIN Verifiers are the bridge between the public and the DMV database. By physically verifying that the vehicle is back in the owner's possession, they provide the official REG 31 (Verification of Vehicle) needed to clear the record.
- Confirm Physical Possession
- Invalidate Abandoned Lien Filings
- On-Site Service (Home or Workplace)
Industry Lien Agents
The Heavy Lifters
Think of Lien Agents as the special forces of the DMV world. They are Licensed Registration Services authorized to access DMV records directly and execute the legal Lien Sale process for those who'd rather not tangle with the paperwork themselves.
Whether you're a tow yard or a repair shop, these agents can process documents for vehicles located anywhere in California.
The Fee Structure
- B2B: DMV does not cap what Agents charge their clients (the Lienholders). It's a free market!
- B2C: However, Lienholders are capped on what they can charge the Registered Owner for lien prep fees.