Floating structures that are tied to land and use power, water, and a sewage system on the shore.Boats that run on a track, such as amusement park rides.Canoes, rowboats, or any boats/vessels that use paddles or oars.There are some boats/vessels that do not have to be registered: If you bought your boat/vessel from an out-of-state seller, or if you recently moved to California, you need to register your boat/vessel with DMV within 120 days of bringing it into the state. Vessel/boat with a motor (no matter how big it is).Sail-powered boat/vessel that is over eight feet long.Please see the Mussel Fee sticker request page for more information.Īny boat or vessel that you can use to transport yourself on water, such as a: You may also need to pay the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Fee and obtain a Mussel Fee sticker. You can register your boat/vessel at any DMV field office, or mail your registration application and related documents to: A Statement of Facts (REG 256) form, in case you do not have a copy of the bill of sale.Bill(s) of sale (if you bought your boat/vessel from a private party instead of a dealer).To complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a California Boater Card if you plan to operate a motorized vessel on a state waterway.If you own a trailer for your boat/vessel, you need to register it separately.If the original certificate is lost or damaged, complete an Application for Replacement or Transfer Title (REG 227) form to request a copy.Proof of ownership, such as the original California Certificate of Ownership (title) or the out-of-state title (if it is currently registered in another state).A completed Application for Vessel Certificate of Number (BOAT 101) form.If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version.To register your boat/vessel, you will need: Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. 5.600 Lien Sale Procedure for Vehicles Valued At $4,000 or Less (CC §3072).5.500 Lien Sale Procedure for Vehicles Valued $4,001 or More or Stored at a Self-Service Storage Facility (CC §3071).5.490 Dismantler Acquisition of Vehicles Sold at a Lien Sale (VC §11520).5.480 Declaration of Opposition to a Lien Sale (CC §§3071, 3072 ).5.470 Proceeds of the Lien Sale (CC §3073).5.430 Additional Lien for Parking Violations (VC §22851.1).5.350 Dismantler Acquisition of Low Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other than Abandonment (VC §11520).5.340 Reregistration of Low Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other than Abandonment (VC §22851.10 ).5.330 Declaration of Opposition on Low Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other than Abandonment (VC §22851.8 ).5.320 Vehicle Identification Number Missing at the Time of Removal on Low Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other than Abandonment (VC 22851.2 ).5.310 Disposition of Low Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other than Abandonment (VC §22851.6, 22851.8, 22851.10).5.300 Low Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other than Abandonment (VC §22851.2).

5.240 Dismantler Acquisition of Abandoned Low Value Vehicles (VC §11520).

5.230 Reregistration of Abandoned Low Value Vehicles (VC §22851.3 ).5.220 Request for Post-Storage Hearing of Abandoned Low Value Vehicles (VC §22851.3 ).5.210 Disposition of Abandoned Low Value Vehicles (VC §22851.3).

5.200 Abandoned Low Value Vehicles (VC § 22669).

5.130 Dismantler Acquisition of Vehicles Removed by a Local Abatement Procedure (VC §22664).

5.120 Reregistration of Vehicles Removed by a Local Abatement Procedure (VC §§22661, 22711).

5.110 Disposition of Vehicles Removed by a Local Abatement Procedure (VC §22661).

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