CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 24.000 (Introduction) covers all undocumented vessels using California waters must display a current California registration number (CF number). Vessels may be registered or transferred through a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) field office, DMV headquarters, or an authorized vessel agent. Part of Vessels. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- All undocumented vessels using California waters must display a current California registration number (CF number).
- Vessels may be registered or transferred through a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) field office, DMV headquarters, or an authorized vessel agent.
- Amphibious Vehicle/Vessel Combination—A device which may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon both water and a highway on land.
- Documented Vessel—A vessel required to be documented by the U.S.
- Coast Guard and issued a valid marine certificate.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 24.000
- Chapter
- Vessels
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview