What if the legal owner is not shown on the Financial Institution listing?
If the legal owner is not listed you must: • Provide evidence of your attempt to obtain a release by sending a certified letter to the legal owner address shown on your vehicle registration. • Submit the returned certified letter, or the postal receipt after 30 days, to the DMV. • Complete a Statement of Facts (REG 256). The REG 256 should include the license plate number, vehicle identification number (VIN), the year and make of the vehicle, and indicate that the legal owner is unavailable. • Keep a copy of all documents for your records. • You may submit the documents listed above either in person or by mail. You can make an –>Appointment(s) at your local DMV or mail the completed forms to: Department of Motor Vehicles Registration Operations PO Box 942869 Mail Station D196 Sacramento, CA 94269-0001 The DMV will contact you within 4-6 weeks.