California § 38040 - Application for the original identification of a motor vehicle, other than a moto
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 38040 — Application for the original identification of a motor vehicle, other than a moto, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38040. Application for the original identification of a motor vehicle, other than a moto
Application for the original identification of a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, required to be identified pursuant to this division shall be made by the owner to the department upon the appropriate form furnished by it and shall contain all of the following: (a) The true, full name, business or residence and mailing address, and the driverâs license or identification card number, if any, of the owner and the legal owner, if any. (b) The name of the county in which the owner resides. (c) A description of the vehicle, including the following, insofar as it may exist: (1) The make, model, and type of body. (2) The vehicle identification number or any other number as may be required by the department. (d) Information as may reasonably be required by the department to enable it to determine whether the vehicle is lawfully entitled to identification.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 38040
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 38040 cover?
Section 38040 ("Application for the original identification of a motor vehicle, other than a moto") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 38040?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 38040 apply to my situation?
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