Weight Certification for Nonresident Commercial Vehicles

Understanding the requirements for weight certification is crucial for nonresident commercial vehicles. This article outlines when a weight certificate is necessary and provides guidance on compliance.

When is a Weight Certificate Required?

A weight certification is required if your nonresident commercial vehicle does not display specific terms such as:

• Unladen
• Empty
• Shipping
• Scale weight
• Tare

The need for a weight certificate largely depends on the information presented in the out-of-state title of your vehicle. If it indicates "Empty weight," "Scale weight," or similar terminology, you may not be required to provide a separate document.

DVM Guidelines

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) stipulates that if your non-resident truck weighs 6001 lbs or more, obtaining a weight certificate becomes mandatory. For further details regarding these requirements, refer to the “Original Registration and Transfer Requirements” section found in the Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual.

Additional Documentation Required for Registration

If you're registering as a non-resident, you'll also need to present additional documentation:

• A copy of either the smog certificate or printed proof from an authorized smog bar.
• An original REG 31 VIN verification form.

New Cars and Weight Certification

If you are registering new cars with commercial plates, note that:

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