General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

with Determined Value
If the individual does not agree with the determined
value, three appraisals by auto dealers, insurance
adjustors, or personal property appraisers may be
submitted for consideration.
• The average of the three appraisals is used to
determine the value of the motor vehicle.
• Hotline or written Property Services referrals may
be initiated in questionable situations.
• The appraisals must appear on letterhead or other
printed material showing the name of the
appraising facility/person.
• The appraisal must be signed and dated, within 30
calendar days of presentation to DPSS, by the
person making the appraisal.
• The total of the three appraisals and the average
is documented in Case Comments.
GR 42-214.8 – DMV
Registration Card
Can the DMV Automobile Registration Card be
used to determine the license fee?
Yes, the license fee for a motor vehicle registered in
California can be determined by viewing the current
DMV Automobile Registration Card; however, the
license fees on the registration form are not to be
used. Instead, the class and year first sold is used.
This method is applicable to all “motor Vehicles”
except those without a two letter class designator or
those with a two letter class designator that are not
included in the table. Such vehicles must be referred
to Property Services for evaluation.
GR 42-214.9 – Vehicle
Registered Out of State
(NADA)
GR 42-215 – Other
Personal Property
Exemptions
How is the value of a vehicle registered out of
state determined?
For individuals possessing a motor vehicle registered
out of state, a Hotline Property Services referral may
be made to obtain the vehicle value or staff may refer
to the current National Automobile Dealer
Association (NADA) guide, if available in the district.
Are there exemptions to the personal property
limits?
Yes, the following are exempt from the personal