CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 15.080 (Nonresident OHV Vehicles (VC §38040)) covers nonresidents who retain nonresident status may operate a vehicle off-highway in California whether or not the vehicle is registered in the owner’s home state. Nonresident status will be determined by the owner’s or operator’s possession of a valid nonresident driver’s license. Part of Off-Highway Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- Nonresidents who retain nonresident status may operate a vehicle off-highway in California whether or not the vehicle is registered in the owner’s home state.
- Nonresident status will be determined by the owner’s or operator’s possession of a valid nonresident driver’s license.
- The owner may wish to obtain a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation, as referenced below.
- If the owner of a nonresident vehicle is a California resident, the vehicle must be registered.
- Refer to the Original OHV Registration Application section in this chapter for procedures.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 15.080
- Chapter
- Off-Highway Vehicles
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview