How does a municipality or utility get BACT “credit” if the vehicle is sold out of state?
A municipality or utility seeking BACT “credit” from selling a vehicle out of state must: • obtain a California registration block application (VIN Stop), • obtain verification from the buyer that they have been notified the vehicle has a VIN Stop, must be registered and operated out of state or apply BACT, and • if the municipality or utility is using a third party to sell the vehicle such as a dealership or an auction house, they must establish a third party contract outlying the requirements of the regulation. How do I obtain a California vehicle registration block (VIN Stop)? To place a VIN Stop, the fleet manager needs to: • Ensure all vehicle documentation required through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is completed prior to requesting a VIN stop. This includes all DMV paperwork such as duplicate title, “Mark for Export” for international sales, salvage title, or junk title for scrap. Once a VIN Stop is placed, no other DMV activity is allowed. • Obtain the following info
