The Solution: You file a new REG 256 to "unwind" your promise. You check "Planned Non-Operation (PNO)" or "Sale of Vehicle." You state: "I am unwinding my previous commitment to smog this vehicle. The vehicle is not operational and is currently stored in my garage. I request Non-Operational status effective immediately."
: If the odometer reading cannot be acknowledged by the customer, the REG 256 must explain why. California DMV (.gov) Key Steps to Unwind a Sale Void the Report of Sale : The dealer must mark all parts of the (Report of Sale) as "Void". Complete the REG 256 ca dmv unwind statement of facts
A detailed explanation of why the deal is being voided. Dealers often use standard phrasing like: "Sale not consummated; buyer never took delivery; vehicle never left dealer's possession". The Solution: You file a new REG 256
You paid off your loan, but the bank (lienholder) hasn't released the title yet. You sold the car anyway, and now the buyer can't register it. I request Non-Operational status effective immediately
