This article is for our California friends whose vehicle registration is set to expire. Rather than panic or dread the process of renewal, here at eTags we make it easy for you to renew your registration online and get back to driving…and all the other important things in life. Today, we’ll cover the following points:
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- California’s Registration Expiration Laws
- Why Renewing Vehicle Registration On Time is Crucial
- How to Renew Your California Vehicle Registration Online with eTags
California’s Registration Expiration Law
The California DMV will notify vehicle owners of any upcoming registration expiration dates. The notice can arrive via email or USPS, and is sent out anywhere from 60 to 90 days before the deadline, giving plenty of time to facilitate renewal. If for some reason you do not receive your notice, it’s important to note that you will still be held responsible for renewing on time. It’s a good idea to keep track of your registration period just to stay on the safe side.
Why Renewing Vehicle Registration on Time is Crucial
Take heed, friends: there is no grace period for expired vehicle registrations in California. Meaning, if you do not renew on time (by your designated expiration date), you will likely end up paying penalty fees. And those fees increase with each day that passes past your due date.
Bonus Section: The Perks of Renewing with eTags
Let’s start off with some great news: when you choose to renew your California registration with eTags, we will send you a notification each time your next renewal is due. So in case the DMV notice gets lost in the mail or ends up in your spam folder, eTags is there to the rescue. You’ll receive both email and text message reminders so that you never have to worry about missing a renewal deadline!
How to Renew Your California Vehicle Registration Online with eTags
- Visit our dedicated California Renewal Page and click Get Started Here
- Enter your license plate number and the last 3 digits of your VIN
- Confirm or correct your vehicle details
- Provide the registered owner’s legal first and last name. For a company, fill in the full business name.
- Enter your email address and mobile phone number. This is the part that ensures you will receive those timely reminders for renewals, so remember to check the blue box below!
- Supply your shipping address. You will have the opportunity to choose overnight shipping here if you’re pressed for time. Otherwise, skip that option and click Next.
- Review your details on your summary page. You can confirm your vehicle, contact, and shipping info here. If any changes are necessary, click Edit in the corresponding section. If you have a second vehicle that is also up for renewal, you can add it to this order by clicking Add Another Vehicle.
**Please note that you can only add a second vehicle for the same service. Meaning, it must be another renewal. For all other services, please finish this transaction and then place a new order for your other service. When you’re ready, click Checkout.
- Please take a moment to look over our terms and conditions, enter your payment details, and then click Pay. Your registration renewal order has been placed!
Of course, if at any time during this process you need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our California registration renewal experts are happy to lend a hand. Because as always, at eTags, we’re here to help!
