BOE-329 (FRONT) REV. 13 (10-07)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCISE TAX CLEARANCE
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
A Certificate of Excise Tax Clearance is not required on the transfer of a commercial vehicle powered by diesel or gasoline.
If you are in the process of transferring registration on a commercial vehicle over 7,000 pounds (unladen weight) which is powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) or alcohol fuels, you need a Certificate of Excise Tax Clearance from the State Board of Equalization in order to complete the transfer with the Department of Motor Vehicles. To obtain a Certificate of Excise Tax Clearance, you must complete this form (BOE-329). Please be careful when completing the form to provide all the information requested and attach copies of any documents required. Do not send originals. Lack of proper documentation may cause delays in processing your request. In any event, allow 10 days for receipt of your certificate. Copies of the following documents are required to obtain the Certificate of Excise Tax Clearance: Proof of Registration by one of the following: · Current registration, · Certificate of ownership (pink slip), or · Certificate of title or origin (out-of-state vehicles) Proof of Selling Price and Date of Sale by one of the following: · Bill of sale signed by the seller, or · Purchase contract, or · Sales agreement Transfers of leased vehicles, vehicles not in operation, or repossessions require documentation in addition to the items listed above. Leased Vehicles · Copy of lease agreement to determine the responsibility for payment of the use fuel tax. Nonoperation · If the vehicle was not in operation, the seller or agent of the seller must complete and sign a form BOE-28, Certification as to Use of Equipment, which will be provided to you upon request. Repossession · Contact the Motor Carrier Section in Sacramento to determine if additional documentation is needed. Remember, the burden is upon the applicant to clearly demonstrate that all applicable use fuel taxes have been paid. If you are not able to provide all the documentation required, please contact the Motor Carrier Section. Your completed form with copies of supporting documents should be mailed to: MOTOR CARRIER SECTION MIC:65 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION PO BOx 942879 SACRAMENTO CA 94279-0065 If you have any questions regarding specific vehicle transfers, please telephone the Motor Carrier Section at 916-322-9669.
BOE-329 (BACK) REV. 13 (10-07)
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCISE TAX CLEARANCE
A Certificate(s) of Excise Tax Clearance is required under the provisions of the Use Fuel Tax Law for the transfer of registration of the vehicle(s) described below. Please attach copies of the front and back of the certificate(s) of registration and bill(s) of sale. In addition, if the vehicle(s) was leased, attach a copy of the lease agreement(s) and give the name of the permit holder and number under which fuel used in the vehicle(s) was reported.
MAKE SELLING PRICE YEAR ENGINE OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LICENSE NUMBER
(include value of trade-in)
(if additional space is needed, attach list)
BOARD USE ONLY (USE TAX)
The equipment listed above was
REGISTERED OWNER'S (SELLER'S) NAME
SOLD
REPOSSESSED
STREET ADDRESS
TRADED
OTHER
CITY
ON (date)
STATE ZIP CODE
OWNER'S (SELLER'S) USE FUEL TAx PERMIT NUMBER
SELLER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER
(
If sold to a dealer, enter DMV Dealer Number: If sold to a private party, enter the following information:
PURCHASER'S NAME STREET ADDRESS
)
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
PURCHASER'S USE FUEL TAx PERMIT NUMBER
(
PURCHASER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER
)
When taxes accruing against the vehicle(s) described above have been paid or secured, the Certificate of Excise Tax Clearance should be mailed to:
NAME (please print)
STREET ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
COMMENTS
TAx CLEARANCE REQUESTED BY (print your name)
(
BOARD USE ONLY
TELEPHONE NUMBER
)
SIGNATURE
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
DELINQUENCY
PREPARED BY
Current Registration, Pink Slip or DMV Printout of Prior Ownership, or Certificate of Ownership Bill of Sale with Date of Sale Lease Agreement Finance/Purchase Contract or Lienholder Non-operation Completed and Signed Certificate of Repossession
Use Fuel Tax $ $500 Penalty Use Fuel Tax Returns (list)
DATE APPROVED BY (signature)
BOE-1138 PRESS NUMBER
CLEAR
PRINT