Online Application Confirmation
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is in receipt of your Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) application.
IMPORTANT: To avoid potential delays and expedite the processing of your application, we encourage you to submit documentation verifying your income. Refer to the Household Income Eligibility Guidelines page at www.bar.ca.gov for information and instructions.
What to Expect
- Allow up to two weeks from the date your application was submitted for BAR to process your application.
- BAR will notify you by mail of the status of your application:
- If your application is approved, you will receive an eligibility letter with instructions on repairing your vehicle.
- If your application is denied or incomplete, you will receive a letter explaining the eligibility requirement(s) you and/or your vehicle did not meet or the documentation you must submit to complete your application.
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is in receipt of your Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) application.
IMPORTANT: To avoid potential delays and expedite the processing of your application, we encourage you to submit documentation verifying your income. Refer to the Household Income Eligibility Guidelines page at www.bar.ca.gov for information and instructions.
What to Expect
- Allow up to four weeks from the date your application was submitted for BAR to process your application.
- BAR will notify you by mail of the status of your application:
- If your application is approved, you will receive an eligibility letter with instructions on retiring your vehicle.
- If your application is denied or incomplete, you will receive a letter explaining the eligibility requirement(s) you and/or your vehicle did not meet or the documentation you must submit to complete your application.
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is in receipt of your Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) application.
What to Expect
- Allow up to four weeks from the date your application was submitted for BAR to process your application.
- BAR will notify you by mail of the status of your application:
- If your application is approved, you will receive an eligibility letter with instructions on retiring your vehicle.
- If your application is denied or incomplete, you will receive a letter explaining the eligibility requirement(s) you and/or your vehicle did not meet or the documentation you must submit to complete your application.
For Additional Information
- Visit the Consumer Assistance Program page at www.bar.ca.gov for answers to frequently asked questions and to check the status of your application.
- Contact our office at (866) 272-9642. Agents are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except state holidays.