Description
Dealership Purchase
If you bought from a licensed dealer, certain registration tasks may be taken care of for you. Find out what dealers are responsible for, and what you need to do.
Private-Party Purchase
Information for buyers and sellers both: learn what to watch out for, what’s required and when, and how to get it all done.
Motorcycle
View the various types of motorcycles you can register and learn as what is and isn’t required for registration.
Boat/Vessel
If you own a sailboat over 8 feet long or a boat/vessel with a motor (no matter the size), you must register it with DMV in order to legally use it on California waterways.
Foreign Import
Find out what constitutes a ‘foreign import’, which can and can’t be registered in California, and what’s required for a direct import registration.
Specially-Constructed/Modified Vehicle
A specially constructed or modified vehicle is a homemade or kit vehicle built for private use, not made by a licensed manufacturer.
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV)
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), trail bikes, racing motorcycles, dune buggies, and snowmobiles may not require regular vehicle registration, but they DO require an ID plate or placard.
Salvaged Vehicle
Salvaged vehicles can be confusing – what are Salvage Certificates and Non-Repairable Certificates? Can you re-register a salvaged vehicle? Get answers!
Junk/Revived Junk Vehicle
Like salvaged vehicles, junk vehicles can also be confusing – when do you need a Non-Repairable Certificate? Can you re-register a junk vehicle? Get answers!
Commercial Vehicle
Commercial vehicles transport people or property for hire, compensation, or profit. Registering these vehicles is different from regular vehicle registration – learn how.
Fleet
DMV’s Permanent Fleet Registration (PFR) program makes it convenient for owners of large vehicle fleets to conveniently maintain their vehicle registration.
Special Circumstances
Some DMV matters involve unique cases and situations, such as registering vehicles no longer in the DMV system, handling a deceased person’s DMV matters, converting non-transferable registrations, and more.
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