§ 10503 Stolen Vehicle Reporting Requirements

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says the police must tell the DMV when a car is stolen or found again.

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•If your car is stolen, the police must notify the DMV.
•If your stolen car is found, the police must also tell the DMV.
•This helps keep DMV records correct.

Example

Someone steals your car from your driveway.

When you report it to the police, they have to tell the DMV your car was stolen. If the police find your car later, they also have to tell the DMV it was recovered.

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§ 10503 Stolen Vehicle Reporting Requirements

The Department of Justice upon receiving notice under this chapter that a vehicle has been stolen, or taken or driven in violation of Section 10851, or that a vehicle reported stolen, or taken or driven in violation of Section 10851 has been recovered, shall notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of the reported theft, taking or driving, or recovery. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 98.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Department of Justice Department of Motor Vehicles Section 10851 stolen recovered

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 10503.

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