Car Tags California

Plates are currently issued by the california department of motor vehicles.
Car tags california. Delinquency fees for things like unpaid tickets and late renewal. License plates in california. You ll also need to renew your vehicle registration to renew your license plates on this page you ll also find information surrendering tags to the dmv replacing your license plates and ca license plate lookup. Check whether your vehicle is eligible for online replacements see ineligible vehicle types in faqs below.
License plates are required for most vehicles owned by california residents. Here are the different types of license plates. California offers a variety of license plates to support causes environment arts education breast cancer awareness etc provide special recognition and identify special status among other things. Currently california plates are issued by the california dmv.
If your vehicle has not been operated for over 90 days you may file for a planned non operation. You will need the vehicle s license plate number the last 5 digits of the vehicle identification number vin and the vehicle s registered ownership information. Special interest license plates arts kids environment etc. Be prepared to pay the replacement fee.
To apply for plates you ll register your vehicle with the dmv. A california certificate of title is an official document that identifies the legal owner of a vehicle and contains important vehicle identification information. Quicktags is offered by fairfax software a contracted vendor for the state of california as the official report of sale and temporary license plate system for the california department of motor vehicles. California dmv s resources hub for all vehicle license plate and decal types.
Front and rear plates are required on most types of vehicle in california including all passenger vehicles. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1914 when the state began to issue plates. Fees for specialty license plates specialty equipment vehicle license fee vlf at 65 the value of the vehicle. State of california first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905.
Disabled person plates special interest plates clean air vehicle decals and more. Learn more about titles registration fees.