CA DMV Form REG 65. Application for Vehicle License Fee Refund

The Application for Vehicle License Fee Refund, REG 65, is used by a registered owner to request a full or partial refund of the Vehicle License Fee paid on a vehicle that has been stolen and not recovered or damaged enough to be considered a total loss. This form is typically submitted to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with supporting documentation such as a police report or insurance claim stating that the vehicle has been stolen or damaged.

When filling out this form, it is important to provide accurate information about the registered owner and the vehicle in question. The form will require details such as the vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, current registration expiration date, and the reason for requesting the refund. Supporting documentation should also be attached to the application to validate the claim.

An example application scenario would be if a vehicle owner's car was stolen and later recovered, but the vehicle suffered significant damage and repairs would cost more than the value of the car. In such a case, the owner could apply for a refund of the Vehicle License Fee paid.

An alternative form that may be related to this is the REG 256, Application for Salvage Certificate or Nonrepairable Vehicle Certificate. This form is used when a vehicle has been damaged to the extent that it is considered a total loss, and the owner wishes to obtain a salvage certificate or nonrepairable vehicle certificate.