CA DMV Form REG 5090. Affidavit of Non-Use

Form REG 5090 is used to notify the DMV that a currently registered vehicle will not be operated or parked on a California roadway. This form is completed by the registered owner or legal owner of the vehicle to declare that the vehicle will not be in use during a specific period of time.

The form consists of sections where the registered owner or legal owner of the vehicle must provide essential information such as the vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, and the reason for non-use. The owner is required to sign the form under penalty of perjury.

It is crucial to accurately complete all the required fields in the form and submit it to the DMV within the specified timeframe. By submitting the Affidavit of Non-Use, vehicle owners can avoid unnecessary fees and penalties associated with maintaining registration for a vehicle that is not actively being used.

An application example for this form is when a vehicle owner plans to store their car in a garage for an extended period. Another example is when the owner is temporarily leaving the state and will not be driving the vehicle. In both cases, completing and submitting this form to the DMV helps ensure compliance and avoids unnecessary costs.

There may not be direct alternatives or analogues to Form REG 5090 in other states. However, different states may have similar forms or processes for notifying their respective motor vehicle departments about the non-use of registered vehicles.