CA DMV Form REG 5085. Notification of Alternative Forms of Financial Responsibility
Form REG 5085 must be completed when a vehicle covered by a commercial/business insurance policy or an alternative form of financial responsibility, such as a cash deposit, bond, or self-insurance, is transferred to a new owner or registered for the first time in California. This form serves as notification to the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding the alternative form of financial responsibility being used.