License Plates - California DMV License plates verify that your vehicle is registered, identify the type of registration you have, and help connect vehicles to their owners Here’s what you need to know about our requirements and types of plates
Vehicle Registration Status - California DMV Have your license plate number handy AND one of the following: Last 5 digits of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or Hull Identification Number (HIN) for a vessel boat OR Name of Registered Owner, Company, or Lessor
Special Interest License Plate - California DMV If the plate is not on a registered vehicle, you must pay an Annual Retention Fee to retain your interest in the license plate Specific fees are available online
Vehicle Registration - California DMV License Plates, Decals, Placards License plates, decals, and placards help identify vehicle owners, show proof of registration, grant driving and parking privileges, and more
Appendix 1E - California License Plate Data (1914-1980) Appendix 1E - California License Plate Data (1914-1980) • Each YOM license plate application is reviewed for authenticity and acceptability which is determined on a case-by-case basis The following charts contain information for license plates issued between 1914 and 1980 0105 Automobile License Plates Year Plate Color Character Color
Online Services Portal - California DMV State of California Department of Motor Vehicles Menu Search to find a office, self-service kiosk, and community partners Submit search form REAL ID; Online Services; Translate; MyDMV; Vehicle Registration Renew Registration Plates, Stickers, Placards Plates, Stickers, Placards; Driver's Licenses IDs Renew DL ID
How To: Obtain Personalized and Special Interest License Plates How Do I Get a Replacement License Plate if Mine is Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated? Complete the Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) form The next available license plate will replace sequential configurations; personalized license plates will be duplicated
Special Interest and Personalized License Plates Orders For gift, renewal, retention, replacement, conversion or transfer, complete and submit Special Interest License Plates Application (REG 17) (PDF) Have the registration card for the vehicle available
Insurance Inquiry - California DMV License plate number * Maximum 8 characters Do not use blank spaces Leave out special characters when entering a plate number