New forum group, Nor-Cal Mopars

A friend bought a car that's been out of DMV system over a decade. He has the "Pink slip" signed over to him and the VIN and original Black plates are on the car.
Will DMV need the car brought to their office to verify the VIN or will they register it without verification?
The problem is that the car is not running so it'll have to be trailered for verification.
Asking for my friend.