California DMV Form REG 230, Motorized Bicycle (Moped) Instructions/Application Instructions
This form contains 52 fields organized into 16 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Application Type Selection | ||
| Original application for license plate and ID Card | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are submitting an original application to obtain a new California moped license plate and ID card.
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| Duplicate ID Card and/or substitute license plate | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are requesting a replacement (duplicate) ID card and/or a substitute license plate.
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| Transfer ownership | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are applying to transfer ownership of the motorized bicycle (moped).
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| First New Owner Certification (Date and Daytime Phone) | ||
| Certification Date (New Owner 1) | Date |
Enter the date the first new owner signs the certification in Section 5.
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| Daytime Phone Area Code (New Owner 1) | Text |
Enter the area code for the first new owner’s daytime telephone number.
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| Daytime Phone Number (New Owner 1) | Text |
Enter the remaining digits of the first new owner’s daytime telephone number after the area code.
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| Form Actions | ||
| Button |
Click this button to print the form.
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| Clear Form | Button |
Click this button to clear all the fields in the form.
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| Moped Qualification Question 1 (Two/Three-Wheel Device) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the vehicle/device is a two-wheel or three-wheel device.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the vehicle/device is not a two-wheel or three-wheel device.
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| Moped Qualification Question 2 (Operable Pedals / Electrical Power) | ||
| Question 2 – Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the device has fully operative pedals for human power OR is powered solely by electrical energy.
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| Question 2 – No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the device does not have fully operative pedals for human power AND is not powered solely by electrical energy.
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| Moped Qualification Question 3 (Automatic Transmission / <4 Gross Brake HP) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the moped has an automatic transmission and the motor is less than 4 gross brake horsepower.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the moped does not have an automatic transmission and/or the motor is 4 or more gross brake horsepower.
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| Moped Qualification Question 4 (Max Speed 30 MPH) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if the moped’s maximum speed is 30 miles per hour on level ground.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if the moped’s maximum speed is not 30 miles per hour on level ground.
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| New Registered Owner(s) Address | ||
| New Registered Owner Street Address | Text |
Enter the street address (including apartment or unit number, if applicable) for the new registered owner.
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| New Registered Owner County | Text |
Enter the county of residence for the new registered owner.
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| New Registered Owner City | Text |
Enter the city for the new registered owner’s address.
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| New Registered Owner State | Text |
Enter the state for the new registered owner’s address.
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| New Registered Owner ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the new registered owner’s address.
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| New Registered Owner(s) Name and Driver License/ID | ||
| New Registered Owner Name | Text |
Enter the new registered owner’s full legal name (last, first, middle) as it should appear on the registration.
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| New Owner Driver License/ID Number | Text |
Enter the new registered owner’s driver license or identification card number.
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| AND (additional registered owner) | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is an additional new registered owner to be listed along with the first owner.
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| OR (choose one owner name option) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are indicating the alternative owner-name option (i.e., not adding an additional owner under “AND”).
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| Owner Address (Street, County, City, State, ZIP) | ||
| Owner Street Address | Text |
Enter the owner’s street address (including apartment or unit number if applicable). Fill only if 'Yes', 'Question 2 – Yes', 'Yes', 'Yes' is 'Yes' on all fields selection.
Depends on:
Yes, Question 2 – Yes, Yes, Yes
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| Owner County | Text |
Enter the county where the owner’s address is located. Fill only if 'Yes', 'Question 2 – Yes', 'Yes', 'Yes' is 'Yes' on all fields selection.
Depends on:
Yes, Question 2 – Yes, Yes, Yes
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| Owner City | Text |
Enter the city for the owner’s address. Fill only if 'Yes', 'Question 2 – Yes', 'Yes', 'Yes' is 'Yes' on all fields selection.
Depends on:
Yes, Question 2 – Yes, Yes, Yes
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| Owner State | Text |
Enter the state for the owner’s address. Fill only if 'Yes', 'Question 2 – Yes', 'Yes', 'Yes' is 'Yes' on all fields selection.
Depends on:
Yes, Question 2 – Yes, Yes, Yes
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| Owner ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the owner’s address. Fill only if 'Yes', 'Question 2 – Yes', 'Yes', 'Yes' is 'Yes' on all fields selection.
Depends on:
Yes, Question 2 – Yes, Yes, Yes
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| Owner Identification (Name and Driver License/ID) | ||
| Owner Full Name | Text |
Enter the true full name of the owner(s) (last, first, middle) as it should appear on the application. Fill only if 'Yes', 'Question 2 – Yes', 'Yes', 'Yes' is 'Yes' on all fields selection.
Depends on:
Yes, Question 2 – Yes, Yes, Yes
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| Driver License/ID Card Number | Text |
Enter the owner’s driver license number or California ID card number. Fill only if 'Yes', 'Question 2 – Yes', 'Yes', 'Yes' is 'Yes' on all fields selection.
Depends on:
Yes, Question 2 – Yes, Yes, Yes
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| AND | Checkbox |
Check this box if the vehicle will be registered to two owners using “AND,” meaning both owners are listed jointly (typically requiring both owners’ signatures/approval).
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| OR | Checkbox |
Check this box if the vehicle will be registered to two owners using “OR,” meaning either owner may act/sign on behalf of the registration.
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| Release of Ownership Seller Printed Name and Date | ||
| Seller Printed Name | Text |
Enter the seller’s printed full name as the person releasing ownership of the vehicle.
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| Release of Ownership Date | Date |
Enter the date the seller signs to release ownership of the vehicle.
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| Second New Owner Certification (Date and Daytime Phone) | ||
| Second New Owner Signature Date | Date |
Enter the date the second new owner signs the certification statement.
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| Second New Owner Daytime Phone Area Code | Text |
Enter the area code for the second new owner’s daytime telephone number.
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| Second New Owner Daytime Phone Number | Text |
Enter the remaining digits of the second new owner’s daytime telephone number.
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| Section 3 Item Status (Check One) | ||
| Lost/Stolen | Checkbox |
Check this box if the plate or ID card has been lost or stolen.
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| Destroyed/Mutilated | Checkbox |
Check this box if the plate or ID card has been destroyed or is damaged/mutilated.
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| Surrendered to DMV | Checkbox |
Check this box if the plate or ID card was turned in (surrendered) to the DMV.
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| Not Received from DMV | Checkbox |
Check this box if the plate or ID card was issued but you did not receive it from the DMV.
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| Not Received from Prior Owner | Checkbox |
Check this box if you did not receive the plate or ID card from the prior owner.
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| Section 3 Request Type (Check One) | ||
| Substitute Plate | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are requesting a substitute license plate for the motorized bicycle (moped).
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| Duplicate ID Card | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are requesting a duplicate motorized bicycle (moped) ID card.
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| Vehicle Information | ||
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) | Text |
Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) assigned to the motorized bicycle.
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| Engine Number | Text |
Enter the engine number as shown on the engine or vehicle documentation.
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| Make | Text |
Enter the manufacturer (make) of the motorized bicycle.
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| California License Plate | Text |
Enter the California license plate number currently assigned to the motorized bicycle, if any.
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| Model | Text |
Enter the model name or number of the motorized bicycle.
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| Distinctive Marks or Features | Text |
Describe any distinctive marks, features, or identifying characteristics of the motorized bicycle.
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