A California one-trip moving permit allows an eligible unregistered vehicle to be moved legally in lieu of California registration for one continuous trip. It can be used to move a vehicle within California, from California to another state, or from another state into California, as long as the trip follows DMV rules. EZPayDMV offers DMV-issued serialized one-trip moving permits and can ship them directly to customers.

A one-trip permit is used to move an eligible vehicle for one continuous trip, often when the vehicle is not currently registered in California. A one-day moving permit, also called REG 172, is valid for one selected day and is typically used when registration fees are current or the vehicle has Planned Non-Operation status on file. One-day permits are commonly used for smog checks, repairs, inspections, moving a vehicle from storage, or releasing a vehicle from an impound when fees are current.

You should use a one-trip moving permit when you need to legally move an eligible unregistered vehicle for relocation purposes without paying full California registration fees first. Common examples include moving a newly purchased vehicle, transporting a classic or project vehicle, moving a vehicle into or out of California, or releasing a vehicle from an impound when you are the registered owner and do not want to make the registration current before moving it.

Yes, for a one-trip permit, EZPayDMV says vehicle information is not required at the time of purchase and can be completed later when the information becomes available. For a one-day moving permit, vehicle information such as the VIN is typically required, so the correct permit type depends on your situation.

EZPayDMV states that its one-trip permits do not expire, which means you can purchase one in advance before your exact moving date is finalized. Once the permit is completed and used, it must still be used only for the DMV-authorized trip. For parade or exhibition use, DMV rules limit the round trip to 100 miles and require it to be completed within 60 days

Yes, when used properly. California DMV rules allow a one-trip permit to move an eligible unladen vehicle from a place in California to a place outside California, or from outside California to a place in California, by the most direct route.

Yes. EZPayDMV can ship physical moving permits directly to you. Expedited shipping options may also be available upon request, depending on the permit type and timing.

Yes. EZPayDMV offers one-trip moving permits for automobiles and commercial vehicles. EZPayDMV’s fee page lists automobile one-trip moving permits and commercial vehicle one-trip moving permits as available services.

Yes, in many cases. A one-day moving permit may be used to operate a vehicle from an impound or tow yard when registration fees are current. If you are the registered owner and do not want to pay the registration current before moving the vehicle, EZPayDMV says a one-trip permit may be an option. The right permit depends on ownership, DMV record status, registration fees, and the tow yard’s requirements.

You should order a physical permit when the permit may need to be shown to law enforcement, a DMV field office, an impound lot, or a tow yard. EZPayDMV notes that some private companies may accept a printed digital one-day permit, but law enforcement agencies, impound lots, and DMV offices may not accept a digital version. One-trip permits do not have a digital version, so a physical permit is required.