
If you are not sure that the VLF refund was included as part of your settlement you should contact your insurance provider for verification.


A Constructive Total Loss- A vehicle which was wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to such extent that the owner, or the insurance company, considers it uneconomical to repair the vehicle and because of this, the vehicle is not repaired by or for the person who owned the vehicle per California Vehicle Code (CVC) §544.The vehicle must be transferred to the individual or company (insurance company, etc.) who paid you for the loss of your vehicle ( California Revenue and Taxation Code (CRTC) §10902). An Unrecovered Total Loss- A vehicle subject to registration which was stolen and not recovered within 60 days after the police report date.Refund of Vehicle License Fee (VLF) on Total Loss VehiclesĬalifornia law provides for a prorated refund of the VLF (in lieu of property tax) portion of the registration fees paid when your vehicle becomes: Identification card: Bring your identification card.Driver’s license: Bring your driver’s license.Vehicle: Bring your vehicle license plate number.If the Demand for Payment letter is lost and the dishonored check was for your: A copy of the Demand for Payment letter.Dishonored checks cannot be paid by personal check.Cash, an ATM/debit card, credit card, a cashier’s check, or money order made payable to DMV.Sacramento, CA 94232-5341 Pay in Person at a DMV Office

Mail your payment and a copy of the Demand for Payment letter to:
