Motor Vehicle News

Arkansas - Effective immediately the Arkansas DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) requires a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) inspection for used vehicles being brought into the state. A certified law enforcement officer of any city or county in Arkansas, the Arkansas State Police, or a designee of the Arkansas State Police may conduct the inspection.

Connecticut - Effective October 31, 2003, Connecticut began issuing a new Apportioned Registration Cab Card.

California

• As mandated by Executive Order S1-03, and signed by Governor Schwarzenegger on November 17, 2003 the reinstatement of the full California Vehicle License Fee (VLF), effective October 1, 2003 has been rescinded.
  
  The effective date of the VLF is November 17, 2003. Customers who paid the full amount will automatically receive a refund by mail beginning in early 2004. If the due date on your vehicle registration renewal is on or after January 31, 2004 the fees are correct. For more information, visit the California Department of Motor Vehicles Web site at www.dmv.ca.gov.
  
  
• There are only two ways to obtain “Title Only” in California - if you are registering IRP (International Registration Plan) or if you already have a current California registration.
  
  
• Effective January 1, 2004, the IRP California fees will change. For any vehicle with an expiration date of 12/31/03 or before, the new fees will not apply until the next renewal period. Contact Joan Reed (California DMV) at 916-657-1368 with any questions.

Kentucky - A VIN Inspection is not required for leased vehicles when the leasing company has the vehicle registered under the Kentucky-U-Drive-It Plan.

Wisconsin

• Effective immediately, title fees are $35.00 and passenger license plate fees are $55.00.
  
  
• Effective immediately, pick-ups must obtain truck plates and provide the GVW (gross vehicle weight).

For more information about CSC’s Motor Vehicle services, contact your Account Manager, Customer Service Representative, or call 800-634-9738.