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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 2§ 11305 Vehicle Verifier Inspection Requirements

§ 11305 Vehicle Verifier Inspection Requirements

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§ 11305 Vehicle Verifier Inspection Requirements

This law says car inspectors must check vehicles properly and report any problems. If they lie or skip checks, they can get in trouble.

Key Takeaways

  • •Inspectors must physically check every car before signing papers.
  • •They must report if a car's ID numbers are missing or changed.
  • •They can't lie or trick people while doing their job.

Example

A car inspector checks a car but doesn't look at the VIN number. They sign the papers anyway.

This is breaking the law because the inspector didn't actually check the car like they're supposed to.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11305 Vehicle Verifier Inspection Requirements

It shall be unlawful and cause of disciplinary action for the holder of a vehicle verifier’s permit: (a) To submit to the department, or its authorized representative, any document which purports to evidence the verification of any vehicle, without having actually physically inspected such vehicle to determine the existence of proper vehicle identification. (b) To fail to report to the department, in a manner prescribed by the department, the absence, alteration, or obvious attempt to alter or obliterate any identifying number or number plate, or remove or attempt to remove such plate on any vehicle for which verification is performed. (c) To fail to physically compare identifying numbers on a vehicle inspected to the information contained in any document of title, registration, or any other form describing such vehicle. (d) To cause any person to suffer any loss or damage by reason of any fraud or deceit practiced upon such person in the course of the conducting of business under the vehicle verifier’s permit. (e) To violate one or more terms and provisions of Section 20, or of Division 3 (commencing with Section 4000), or of this division of this code, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or of Part 5 (commencing with Section 10701) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 700.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

vehicle verifier’s permitunlawfuldisciplinary actionphysically inspectedidentifying numberfraud or deceit

Related Statutes

  • § 11300 Vehicle Verifier Permit Requirement
  • § 11306 Vehicle Verifier Permit Appeals
  • § 11308 Vehicle Verifier Permit Rules
  • § 11309 Vehicle Verifier Permit Fees
  • § 11310 Vehicle Verifier Permit Compliance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11305.
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