Why the OHV Title Should Be in Your Name
California off-highway vehicle titles establish legal ownership, prevent theft disputes, and protect buyers during state registration and vehicle sales.
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Ordering a Replacement Plate
California off-highway vehicle identification plate replacement explains how to order a new plate and avoid fines on public lands.
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When Your OHV ID Plate Falls Off in the Dunes
California off-highway vehicle identification plates vanish due to intense vibration, abrasive sand, and mounting point failures.
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Bolting the ID Plate to a Quad
Securing your California off-highway vehicle ID plate to the left rear of a quad ensures legal compliance on public lands.
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What the ID Plate Looks Like
The California off-highway vehicle ID plate is a metal plate proving registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles and OHMVR Division.
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Why You Cannot Register an OHV Online
California off-highway vehicle registration requires an in-person VIN inspection and complex fee calculations that prevent online processing.
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Booking a DMV Field Office Visit
California DMV field office appointments for off-highway vehicle title transfers, initial registrations, and verification tasks.
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What a Vehicle Verifier Checks on REG 31
California DMV form REG 31 confirms an off highway vehicle exists, preventing fraud by matching the frame VIN to paperwork.
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Filling Out REG 343
California Department of Motor Vehicles Form REG 343 establishes ownership and registration for off-highway vehicles and dirt bikes.
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A Permit That Expires December 31
California Sanctioned Event Permits allow uncertified off-highway vehicles to operate temporarily at designated organized competitions.
