Understanding Vehicle Citations and Registration

This article provides essential information regarding vehicle citations, registration processes, and responsibilities of vehicle owners. It aims to clarify common queries related to the handling of citations tied to registered vehicles.

Citations and Vehicle Ownership

Typically, citations are associated with the registered owner of a vehicle. When processing a deal involving a vehicle with outstanding citations, it is crucial to send relevant information to either the DMV field office or SPU (Special Processing Unit). This step ensures that all outstanding citations linked to the vehicle are appropriately addressed.

Responsibilities for Citations

The responsibility for paying any existing citations generally falls on the prior owner unless specific circumstances apply. For instance:

• LBO Situations: In cases where there is an LBO (Lienholder Buyout), all fees—including those from citations—are due immediately.
• Fee Posting: Posting fees for owner responsibility citation files in suspense cannot be processed directly; they must go through SPU for proper fee posting.

Titles and Trailers Registration

A notable aspect of trailer ownership is that trailers can be registered under new owners without requiring signatures from the original owners. This flexibility facilitates smoother transitions during ownership changes.

KSR Report Limitations

The KSR (Key System Report) report has certain limitations regarding personal data visibility:

• The report does not display the registered owner's address unless there is a specific bond filed with Commercial Requester.
• If no bond exists, only basic lookup details will be provided which include verification of the registered owner, legal owner status, and general vehicle record information.

Contact Us for Further Assistance

If you have additional questions or concerns about managing your vehicle's registrations or understanding citation responsibilities, please feel free to reach out for further assistance. We’re here to help!