Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by BigKev On 2011/1/3 16:29:45

Calif changed all the laws last year, and now even AAA is not permitted to do the VIN verifications anymore. Basically you only have three options: take the car to DMV, make an appointment with the CHP field office, and take the car there, or have a 3rd party licensed VIN Verifier check it (similar to a Notary). I have decided to go with that 3rd option. The Verified will come out to my place on Saturday and check the car. Then with the forms in place, I should be able to complete the remainder of the process at AAA.

My fear with going to the DMV for verification is that the yahoo there may not understand that the car was last registered using the Engine number, get nervous and punt it to the CHP (which happens in those cases). Then I am looking at 4-6 weeks to get an appointment slot with the CHP and hope they don't give me the run around.

I already spoke to the Verifier, and gave him the backstory on the car, and told him what paperwork I had. He didn't think it was going to be any problem after he did the VIN inspection. Fingers crossed!