ONE TRIP MOVING PERMITS
According to the California DMV:
In lieu of California registration, you can get a one trip permit (for a fee) to move a vehicle (California Vehicle Code (CVC) §4003):
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When unladen, for one continuous trip from a place within California to a place in or outside California or from outside California to a place in California (by the most direct route).
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For participation as a vehicular float or display in a lawful parade or exhibition for one round trip from one place to another. The total round trip cannot exceed 100 miles and must be completed within 60 days.
A one trip permit is also valid for a nonresident:
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To move a newly purchased trailer coach into California.
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Member of the armed forces to move an unregistered trailer coach they own into, out of, or within California.
A one trip permit cannot be used to move a crane or trailer coach owned by a California resident.
Issuing a one trip permit doesn’t affect California tax requirements.
Forbidden Uses—A REG 402T is not valid for:
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Operation of a loaded commercial vehicle, unless the vehicle is being moved to participate in a parade or display.
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Travel by a circuitous or indirect route. Caution the applicant that the trip must be made by the most direct route.
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Movement of a trailer coach owned by a California resident, because presence of the trailer coach in California requires that it be registered.
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Movement of a crane (CVC §4003) or vehicle requiring an oversize permit issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (CVC §35780).
ONE DAY MOVING PERMITS
According to the California DMV:
You can get a no-DMV fee one-day vehicle moving permit to move vehicles:
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With a PNO on file from the current place of storage to another place of storage.
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To or from a garage or repair shop for the purpose of repairs or alteration.
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For the purpose of dismantling or wrecking.
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From one place to another for the purpose of:
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Inspection by DMV or the CHP.
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Assignment or verification of a VIN.
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Inspection of pollution (smog) control devices.
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Weighing the vehicle.
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Obtaining brake/light certificates.
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That are incomplete or under construction.
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By a dealer, distributor, or manufacturer from their place of business to a place where the vehicle will be altered or supplied.
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By a dealer, distributor, manufacturer, remanufacturer, or transporter from a vessel, railroad depot, or warehouse to a warehouse or salesroom.
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From an impound yard.
The moving date you choose must be within 60 days of the issue date and it must be entered on the permit by you
