Bringing a vehicle to California
Vehicles last registered in another state commonly need a California vehicle verification as part of registration.
Mobile vehicle verification
Mobile VIN verification in Los Angeles County.
We come to your vehicle for an in-person VIN verification. South Bay VIN Verification serves Los Angeles County by appointment, so you can plan the inspection around your location.
We come to you · Los Angeles County · Appointment only
On-site vehicle inspection
California REG 31 form explained
Los Angeles County · Appointment only
We come to you
Mobile VIN verification at your location.
There is no need to take your vehicle to a separate inspection location. We travel to your vehicle in Los Angeles County for a scheduled, in-person VIN verification. Share the vehicle's location when arranging your appointment so the visit can be planned.
Mobile serviceLos Angeles CountyBy appointment
Pricing
Simple rates for mobile visits.
Our standard rate applies to appointments within 10 miles of ZIP code 90045. We can also verify additional vehicles during the same appointment.
For a location farther than 10 miles from 90045, please contact us for availability and pricing before booking.
Dealer or fleet vehicles? See business services ↗Within 10 miles of 90045
$100First vehicle
+$30Each additional vehicle
at the same appointment
at the same appointment
Mobile service by appointment · Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Start here
When is a VIN verification needed?
California requires a physical vehicle verification for certain registration situations. Your DMV paperwork will tell you whether a REG 31 is needed.
DMV asks for a REG 31
If the DMV has requested a vehicle verification form, an in-person inspection can document the vehicle's identifying details.
Special registration cases
Some changes to a vehicle or its records can trigger a verification. Check your documents first so you book the right type of inspection.
Some vehicle categories must be inspected by DMV or CHP. Check DMV guidance if your vehicle has a salvage, specially constructed, imported, or other unusual history.
The process
A clear path from paperwork to inspection.
The vehicle must be physically inspected. The verifier records identifying details on California's REG 31 form, which you can then include with the rest of your DMV registration documents.
Have these ready
- The vehicle itself, complete and accessible at the agreed location
- Ownership or registration paperwork, if available
- Any request or instructions from DMV
01
Confirm what your paperwork requires
Review the DMV request or registration checklist. If you're unsure whether a private verifier can handle your case, ask before booking.
02
Choose an appointment
Open the online booking page to see available times. We will confirm the vehicle's location and number of vehicles before the visit.
03
We come to your vehicle
At the agreed location, a verifier physically examines the vehicle and completes the applicable identifying fields on the REG 31.
04
Continue your DMV transaction
Submit the completed verification with the other documents required for your particular registration case. DMV makes the final registration decision.
Mobile appointments
Book a time that works for you.
Choose an available appointment through our Google Calendar booking page. We come to your vehicle in Los Angeles County by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- ✓Check available appointment times
- ✓Confirm the vehicle's location and number of vehicles before the visit
- ✓Review the visit details before confirming
AppointmentsBook online
Choose an available time.
Our booking page opens in a new tab. We will confirm the vehicle's location before the appointment.
Open appointment calendarHoursMon–Fri · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Service areaLos Angeles County
Starting rate$100 within 10 miles of 90045
Good to know
Common questions.
Have your DMV paperwork close by when reviewing these answers. Requirements can vary by vehicle and transaction.
What is a VIN verification?
It is a physical check of a vehicle's identifying details. In California, the results are generally recorded on the REG 31 Verification of Vehicle form.
Is your VIN verification service mobile?
Yes. We travel to your vehicle at an agreed location in Los Angeles County for the scheduled inspection. Service is by appointment only.
Can I complete the REG 31 myself?
No. The DMV says the form must be completed by an authorized verifier while physically inspecting the vehicle.
What should I have ready?
Have the vehicle accessible at the agreed location, along with supporting ownership or registration paperwork if available and any DMV instructions you received. The exact documents for your registration transaction may vary.
Can every vehicle be verified by a private verifier?
No. California restricts licensed vehicle verifiers from handling certain categories, including revived salvage or junk vehicles and specially constructed vehicles. The DMV or CHP may need to handle those cases.
How much does a mobile VIN verification cost?
The first vehicle is $100 for an appointment within 10 miles of ZIP code 90045. Each additional vehicle at the same appointment is $30. For locations farther away, contact us for availability and pricing.
What are your hours?
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Does a REG 31 complete my registration?
The REG 31 documents the physical verification. You still need to complete the rest of your DMV registration process, and DMV makes the final decision.