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VIRP 15.050: Dual Registration (VC §§4000 and 38010)

Off-Highway Vehicles

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 15.050 (Dual Registration (VC §§4000 and 38010)) covers the term dual registration refers to a vehicle which is registered for both on-highway (regular registration) and off-highway operation. OHV indicia is not required for a vehicle registered on-highway and operated off-highway. Part of Off-Highway Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • The term dual registration refers to a vehicle which is registered for both on-highway (regular registration) and off-highway operation.
  • OHV indicia is not required for a vehicle registered on-highway and operated off-highway.
  • Important Noncomplying OHVs do not qualify for dual registration.
  • Refer to the Registration of Noncomplying OHV section in this chapter.
  • Dual registration applicants should be informed that both on-highway and OHV registration fees must be paid as long as dual registration continues.

Important Facts

Manual section
15.050
Chapter
Off-Highway Vehicles
Manual text
Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview