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<blockquote data-quote="Tori" data-source="post: 91792" data-attributes="member: 7102"><p><strong>CALIFORNIA as of 6-2012</strong></p><p></p><p>To register for "highway use" you need the following.</p><p></p><p>** <em> Just changed recently (within the past couple months) You no longer HAVE to go to the CHP for inspection. You are now allowed to "self educate" by reading form CHP888 and claiming you have done so on REG 256.</em></p><p> </p><p>Print and fill out DMV froms: (go to <a href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov" target="_blank">www.dmv.ca.gov</a>)</p><p> <strong>REG 31 - Vehicle Verification</strong> - <a href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg31.htm" target="_blank">Vehicle Verification form (REG 31)</a> This form will be used to verify the VIN on the motorcycle. You can now have your local police agency do this inspection. Not all departments do this, so call first. The inspecting officer will need to verify the 2 VIN's, one located on the head stock located on a metal tag riveted to the bike, and the other on the left side, lower portion of the frame just ahead of the rear tire. and lastly the engine number located on the left lower side of the engine just behind the kickstand pivot. (Stamped into the case) They might also need to see the emission labels if the bike is 1978 or newer.</p><p></p><p> <strong>REG 343 Application for title or registration</strong> - <a href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg343.htm" target="_blank">Application for Title or Registration REG 343</a></p><p>This needs to be filled out with bike and new owner info.</p><p></p><p><strong> REG 256 Statement of facts</strong>. - <a href="http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg256.pdf" target="_blank">www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg256.pdf</a> This form will have you declare how you acquired the motorcycle, when it first entered CA. and other details. You also must declare in writing that you request dual registration on a permanent basis and confirms that you understand renewal fees for both the on-highway and OHV will be required to maintain the dual registration. (this of course if you are being forced to or are wanting dual registration)</p><p></p><p>Here are some other details that i learned during my process.</p><p>According to the 1-800 # for DMV Section 30.065 of the CA DMV code book, any motorcycle 1977 and older can be registered for either "on highway' or "dual registration"</p><p></p><p>You also need to get a Brake and Light Certificate.</p><p><em>*** here is the loop-hole in this requirement***</em> </p><p>"<strong>Exception:</strong> When an official California brake and light station that inspects specific vehicles, such as motorcycles or large commercial vehicles is not located within a reasonable distance, the DMV will accept a Statement of Facts (REG 256) from a California repair shop certifying that the brakes and lights are in proper working order.</p><p></p><p>Maybe you can make that work for your situation. :3:</p><p></p><p>Now, my DMV office made me register "dual registration" (on highway and off highway) Regardless of the above info, they claimed it was because my bike had been registered first as "off highway" - i do not know if that fact is true. At that point i had given up fighting them.</p><p></p><p>Also, do not let them tell you your bike needs to meet the emission requirements if your bike is 1977 or older. They were not required then to have CA. emission equipment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tori, post: 91792, member: 7102"] [B]CALIFORNIA as of 6-2012[/B] To register for "highway use" you need the following. ** [I] Just changed recently (within the past couple months) You no longer HAVE to go to the CHP for inspection. You are now allowed to "self educate" by reading form CHP888 and claiming you have done so on REG 256.[/I] Print and fill out DMV froms: (go to [url]www.dmv.ca.gov[/url]) [B]REG 31 - Vehicle Verification[/B] - [url=http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg31.htm]Vehicle Verification form (REG 31)[/url] This form will be used to verify the VIN on the motorcycle. You can now have your local police agency do this inspection. Not all departments do this, so call first. The inspecting officer will need to verify the 2 VIN's, one located on the head stock located on a metal tag riveted to the bike, and the other on the left side, lower portion of the frame just ahead of the rear tire. and lastly the engine number located on the left lower side of the engine just behind the kickstand pivot. (Stamped into the case) They might also need to see the emission labels if the bike is 1978 or newer. [B]REG 343 Application for title or registration[/B] - [url=http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg343.htm]Application for Title or Registration REG 343[/url] This needs to be filled out with bike and new owner info. [B] REG 256 Statement of facts[/B]. - [url]www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg256.pdf[/url] This form will have you declare how you acquired the motorcycle, when it first entered CA. and other details. You also must declare in writing that you request dual registration on a permanent basis and confirms that you understand renewal fees for both the on-highway and OHV will be required to maintain the dual registration. (this of course if you are being forced to or are wanting dual registration) Here are some other details that i learned during my process. According to the 1-800 # for DMV Section 30.065 of the CA DMV code book, any motorcycle 1977 and older can be registered for either "on highway' or "dual registration" You also need to get a Brake and Light Certificate. [I]*** here is the loop-hole in this requirement***[/I] "[B]Exception:[/B] When an official California brake and light station that inspects specific vehicles, such as motorcycles or large commercial vehicles is not located within a reasonable distance, the DMV will accept a Statement of Facts (REG 256) from a California repair shop certifying that the brakes and lights are in proper working order. Maybe you can make that work for your situation. :3: Now, my DMV office made me register "dual registration" (on highway and off highway) Regardless of the above info, they claimed it was because my bike had been registered first as "off highway" - i do not know if that fact is true. At that point i had given up fighting them. Also, do not let them tell you your bike needs to meet the emission requirements if your bike is 1977 or older. They were not required then to have CA. emission equipment. [/QUOTE]
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