Vehicle owners in California now have the option to pay their registration renewal fees over time with convenient payment plans. Powered by Affirm, the financing process is easy, fast, and doesn’t affect the person’s credit score.
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In California where registration fees can be hundreds of dollars every term, the option to pay over time will likely be very useful to many residents of the state. Beyond the vehicle, owner, and contact information required for the renewal, eTags customers will only need to provide small additional details like the date of birth and last four of the social security number to opt for a payment plan options.
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Hello I’m looking to make monthly payments but won’t give me the option to do so. Can you please help guide me into doing so?
Hi Ali – If you did not see the option to select a monthly payment option, it is likely related to an issue with the registration and restriction with being able to confirm the exact fees due online. Please contact our support team and they will be able to assist you with this.
If i am doing monthly payments to renew my car registration will i get my tags right away or once the payments have been completed?
If you submit your order with eTags and use one of the monthly payment options provided on our website, then yes, you will receive your tags as soon as the payment is processed and as long as no other issues arise such as a smog requirement. Even if a smog or other is required, we will submit your renewal to the DMV system as soon as we receive confirmation of your installment plan being approved.
I’m trying to do my car registration renewal and it’s not giving me the option to pay with affirm
Please contact our support team for assistance and they will be able to assure that you can apply for an Affirm monthly payment plan.
I am wanting to pay my renewal on my car’s registration via payments through paypal but it does not show up, it was due on the 8th and I want to get it done asap.
If renewing with eTags and if you do not see the PayPal or Affirm payment options, the CA DMV may be returning an error that is preventing us from confirming the exact fees due. In such cases, we cannot provide any pay later or pay over time options. Please contact our support team and they will be able to assist you with placing an order.
Hellos i wanna pay my vehicle registration in payment plans with affirm but it doesnt come up as an option. My license plate is 7KNB382 pls help
Hello there, Unfortunately, if the option to use Pay Pal or Affirm as a payment method does not show at the checkout page, that means that the California DMV database is down, or that there is an issue with the information of the vehicle you are trying to register. try ordering before 5pm or contact support@etags.com for assistance.
I have a mini cooper and it doesnt have a mini option in the “Make” bubble? Please help
Hi there.
That’s ok. Just choose another option. We can go in and correct it later.
I like to use the payment plan option for my tags it’s not popping up
Hey there, pls try again between 9am to 5pm on your end you should be able to see all payment options then. Thanks
Hello,
it is currently DMV hours and I am trying to renew my registration but the paypal option does not show up for payment… please help! Due tomorrow-
Hi Andrew,
If the DMV system was down, this may have played a part as well. Please reach out to me at sara@etags.com if you still need assistance. I’d be happy to help.
I’m not getting the option to use PayPal for monthly payments on my car registration
Hi Tina, I can see that you haven’t placed an order with us yet. I would be happy to help. Please reach out to me at sara@etags.com if you still need assistance. Thanks!
paypal or affirm option doesn’t come up for me . my renewal registration is due in two days
Thanks for your comment. It looks like we were able to process and ship your registration. If you still need assistance, please login to your eTags account to view order updates or contact our support team by phone, email, or text message. Thanks for choosing eTags.
It won’t let me use PayPal for payments plans I owe 699 currently
Thank you for your comment. If you were trying to place your order during off hours or perhaps the DMV system was down, you might not have been successful. Try placing your order again using this link.
If you’re still unsuccessful, reach out to PayPal to see if this option is available for you. I hope this helps! Please reach out to customer support if you need more personalized assistance. Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm -888-850-4880
Hi, I know you say you accept affirm but I have tried 3 different times today. What is the issue? Can you have someone help me??
Hi there! I’ve located an order for you in our system and it looks like the registration was processed today! Check your email as a digital copy is available! Thank you!
Hello, I’m trying to check but it’s not giving me an option to pay with affirm.
Hello! I recommend trying to place your order again during business hours. You might have better luck getting it completed. Alternatively, you can contact Affirm and confirm that this payment option is available to you. Thank you
Hi it doesn’t give me the option to pay over time with affirm at check out.
Hello! Common reasons why you don’t get the option to pay via affirm at checkout include the state’s system being down or offline. Since we work directly with the state of California, if you attempted to place an order off business hours or when the state system was down, you might not get through. Please try again during business hours. I hope this helps!
I’m trying to pay through PayPal credit right now and it’s not an option. It was there the other day. is the system down? I’m in CA AND MY FEES are due today
Hi Elysha,
The DMV might have been offline when you tried- I see you’ve placed an order with us before. Try again using this link and let me know if you have trouble getting through. Shoot me an email at sara@etags.com!
I owe $700 for renewal registration does the DMV accept payment plans for example I’ll pay $300 today and $400 next month.
Hello! Thank you for your comment! eTags has multiple flexible payment options for those high registration renewal fees in California! Visit our website and place an order for registration renewal. When you get to the checkout page, take advantage of one of our payment options like “Pay in 4” or “Affirm”
I hope this helps!
Can I make payments on the back registration and penalty fees
Hello! When you renew your registration, the state will add up your back registration/penalty fees and include it in the total cost due for renewal. eTags provides flexible payment options if you’re eligible. If you place an order on our site for registration renewal, your registration fees will be determined and options like “Pay in 4” and “Affirm” will be available to choose from at checkout!
are you not offering Affirm to pay registration fees any more
Yes we still do, sometimes the system is down so the option doesn’t show up. Pls try again and thanks for your business!
My registration is higher than the amount that eTags is showing. I believe these are parking tickets that is showing why it’s higher than normal. Can my registration be renewed through eTags with those tickets still unpaid? I am confused on that.
You can place an order and pay for renewal before the due date and that way you wont accumulate late fees. You will not be able to get stickers to drive the vehicle freely until you pay for the violations.
After the order is process (paid registration fees only) we would send you a link to pay for the additional violation fees.
Once all fees are paid we will send you your updated registration card and stickers.
But I’m making payments to affirm so how do I pay for fines if my total I past affirm had my fingers included
When you place an order with eTags, we provide an estimate of the total including your fines. The transaction with affirm would be a separate binding agreement. Do you have any other questions?
I wanted to do the monthly payment, affirm or PayPal but it’s not giving me the option to do so. On checkout it’s not showing any of those. How so? Please let me know so I can figure it out. Thanks
Hey there, the California DMV system was having some issues yesterday. Pls try again, best to do it between 9-5. Thanks for using eTags online.
Its not letting me make payment option
Hey there, please provide us with your license plate number so we can verify what the issue is
Its 8MFX079 2019 Honda accord Sport
From what we can see on our end, you tried renewing back in August. Have you tried again. We’re not sure if you completed your order.
Is there any way that u can help me cause its not letting choose paypal plan i don’t know if im eligible or not yea no my registration is 422 now
Hello there, sometimes the system is down for updates and the option won’t show. Pls try again and thanks for your business!
At checkout it only gives me an option to use PayPal in 4 payments and doesn’t have the option to choose affirm.
Hey Amy, sometimes that happens bc they CA DMV is offline and fees can’t be pulled. Try again during typical business hours, and you may see Affirm show up
I already have PayPal credit, however when going through your website, it shows applying for PayPal only. It doesn’t show anywhere for me to sign in
Throughout the website, you will see our offerings for payment options we provide as vehicle, name, and address information is being entered. The PayPal login process happens once you have reached the fee breakdown and payment page. If PayPal Credit is available, you will have the option to login to your account and use existing credit or apply for new/more credit.
Registration lapsed two years, do you offer payment plans for late registration?
Hello, on etags you can use Paypal or Affirm for a loan.
Tabs lapse 2 yrs ,do you offer payment plan?
You can apply for extended payments with one of two processors on our website – PayPal Credit or Affirm. You will find these on our checkout page and once you select, you will be routed to that processor’s website to complete the transaction. Please note: the agreement is between you and the processor. eTags is paid in full and is not involved in that arrangement. Be certain to read the terms and conditions carefully before accepting. Once an order is placed it cannot be changed or canceled.
Hi! I started the title transfer process with the dmv but they are charging me $1,205.00
To complete the process. Would etags be able to help me with a payment plan?
if you have not already mailed your title in to the DMV, eTags can process the transfer for you. You will be provided the option to pay via a payment plan through either PayPal Credit or Affirm. On the payment page you will be given the option of selecting either Affirm or PayPal Credit at which point you will be directed to the respective third-party website where you can apply for the amount due and select a payment option which is best for you. Upon approval and acceptance, eTags is paid in full directly by the selected payment processor. eTags is not involved in the financing nor is credit information shared with us.
I’ve been attempting to use the payment option, but affirm does not come up and the PayPal option isn’t letting me choose it at check out. I’ve emailed support several times and get no response. Im starting to think the payment option is just false advertisement.
Pls send email to support@etags.com or confirm which email you’ve been using to contact us. Pls send by email your license plate # and VIN to see why you’re not seeing the affirm payment option
Why isn’t the Pay in 4 payment option showing up at checkout?
Hey there, pls let us know the service you’re looking to do as well as your plate number and vin number, and send to support@etags.com
Is there a reason why only pay pal pay in 4 comes up as an option and not Affirm?
You should be seeing both PayPal and Affirm when credit options are available. Our support team will be reaching out to you directly to review this
Hi haven’t been able to see the payment plan options in different days. Is there an issue with my order or?
It’s most likely that there’s a reported issue with your registration, which is why you can’t see payment options. You can still place an order by using your credit card.
Affirm is not an option for me when I try to checkout. I have about $850 in renewal fees in CA. I tried getting approved for paypal as well and still isnt an option
In some cases, we may need to provide an estimate of your registrations fees because we are not receiving information from the DMV. In those instances, our website would not display any loan options since loans cannot be processed with estimated fees. We’ll have our team contact you at the email address you have shared with us to see what issues were being returned by the DMV system for your registration and then see if we can send you a link by email to pay via Affirm or PayPal.
Hello, o went on the website and I know my reg fees are 425 but for some reason on your website it appears only to be 245? I want to use your website but I don’t want to have a hold because the payment isn’t complete
We would need a plate or order ID to assist if you ordered your registration with etags. It’s most likely due to parking citations.
$300 worth of Toll charges have been added to my registration. When I pull up my info these are not showing – how do I add them to the total to be paid by etags?
Once the order placed, it’ll be reviewed. We’ll contact you to let you know about the tolls and have either the payment adjusted or will send an additional payment link. Once the full payment is received, you’ll be provided with the digital copy of the registration card, showing your registration fees and the tolls that were paid for him.
How can I know the exact price? System telling me that my fees are going to go up at later date is there anyway of knowing how much are they and what payment options we have?
There may be issues with the DMV connection or your registration that is not allowing us to confirm the exact DMV fee due for your vehicle. Please contact our support team at support@etags.com and provide your plate number and full VIN so that we may lookup your registration.
My friend gifted me a truck a few months ago. He had it a short time so he never got it transfered into his name. Dont know the last time it was registered..will it cost alot to get it tranzfered into my name and how much penalty will i have to pay
You will require a Bill of Sale from the person that gave you the vehicle along with any other title or Bill of Sales showing previous chain of ownerships. You, as the new owner will be responsible for any registration and late fees that are due at the time of the transfer.
Same exact thing happened to me tags were from 2015 I got a fix it ticket for registration and to register is they said it was gunna be between 800-1200$
My license plate expired and so did my registration is there any help for that?To reduce the price?
To renew your registration online, go to https://www.etags.com/app/ca?utm_source=blogquestion
eTags online offers a few options to pay suh as PayPal Credit, and even interest free loans for those eligible… so that can perhaps make it easier on the financial side of things. https://www.etags.com/app/ca?utm_source=blogquestion
I haven’t been working most of this year just got final delinquent notice for tags in mail. I dont have insurance and the car needs some fixing. Could I make payments on the tags just so they are not delinquent anymore, even if I don’t receive them until i get car fixed and insured??
Unfortunately CA DMV doesn’t offer payment plans or extensions for registration payments. You can non op your vehicle if you’re in the 90 day time frame or eTags offers a couple payment plans to help pay your registration renewal.https://www.etags.com/app/ca?utm_source=blogquestion
Please send me info on registration payments please
etags service fees would be on our legal page at https://www.etags.com/legal. But registration fees are calculated per vehicle so we would need to run the plate or VIN of their vehicle through our system to give you a precise quote including the dmv’s.
When i go to checkout it dont give me the option to make a payment im in cali in my tags are past due i need to pay something please help
The pay over time options may not be shown if the DMV system is down and we are unable to confirm the fees due. In these cases, we do allow orders to be placed with credit card payment and your registration is processed as soon as the DMV system is operational again. Unfortunately, we cannot extend a pay over time option in these scenarios but you are welcome to retry at different times since DMV outages are sporadic and you may be able to place an order with all available payment options now.
Hello,
If I choose the payment plan with you guys to get my tags, will I get my tags before or after I pay it off?
yes, you get tags before payment is completely paid off. Go to http://www.etags.com?utm_source=blog%20question to place your order.
I am a young adult and I don’t have the immediate funds in my account to pay for my car tags in full, why won’t the site give me the option to pay in payments instead at checkout?
The extended payment option with eTags is only available on some renewals, not all. If you’re interested in this option, make sure you’re entering your information during hours when the CA DMV systems are online: 9:00 AM – until 12:00 Midnight. Please note that on occasion, even during these hours the system is offline for maintenance and/or other reasons. If when you’re placing your order, you and don’t see the PayPal Credit and Affirm payment options upon checkout, you may want to exit and try again an hour or two later.
I paid my fees on time in Calf. by mail.. it was $145.00 I received my tags 3 weeks later. My check wasn’t deposited until 28 days later and I was laid off COVID, missed a weeks pay that caused it. Can I please make payments.
Hey there, that info isn’t available to us since we are not the DMV and you didn’t do an order with us. Perhaps reach out to the company or DMV you used for you tags. Best of luck!
How much is the intrest rate for using this site.
hey there, you’re probably referring to eTags fees. Here’s where you’ll find more info for CA: https://www.etags.com/legal
Service Fees
Registration Renewal
eTags Service Fee: $29.95 per vehicle.
Shipping & Handling: FREE. $24.95 for overnight shipping.
e-Copy: FREE
Title Transfer
eTags Service Fee: $99.95 per vehicle.
Duplicate Title
eTags Service Fee: $79.95 per vehicle.
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
I’m having issues trying to sign up for etags
I’m assuming you’re in CA, are you going to etags.com/app/ca
if so what are the issues?
bought a car back in april and didnt transfer title partly because of covid and cant afford the 600. what can i do now?
Only way to get the penalties waived right away is by making an appointment with the dmv (need smog ready before you do that) or by mailing it in.
Can I please get on a payment plan for I can’t afford my full registration?
Our payment plan options are available to you once you go through the order. You can go here to start your order: http://www.etags.com/app/ca?utm_source=blog%20question
Here’s what you can expect: Not only do we offer payment by any major credit card including American Express, we are also the only ones to offer a flexible payment plan option. You can choose a 12 month payment plan through PayPal Credit while still being able to post fees to the DMV immediately. This means you can renew your tags right away and pay the total cost over time. Approval is simple, fast, and done from within our online renewal platform.
Hi my name is Adam and would like to know if I chose to use your service how soo will o receive my tags for my vehicle?
If you’re doing a normal registration renewal, you should have the Registration within 4-7 business days. For titles its about 3 -5 weeks. Due to the pandemic we’re busier these days and trying to serve everyone.
My cars reg is 3 yrs expired can Iake payments to catch up
DMV doesn’t offer payment plans however eTags.com/app/ca offers multiple payment plans though Pay pal credit AFFIRM
Can I make payments for vehicle registration renewal
you can renew your California registration at etags.com/app/ca
My name is Dominique Irving I’m writing because I’m in debt with getting my car registrations and wanted to find out if you guys help with that also as well as set up monthly payments?
Thank you for contacting us. You can apply for extended payments with one of two processors on our website – PayPal Credit or Affirm. You will find these on our checkout page and once you select, you will be routed to that processor’s website to complete the transaction. Please note: the agreement is between you and the processor. eTags is paid in full and is not involved in that arrangement. Be certain to read the terms and conditions carefully before accepting. Once an order is placed it cannot be changed or canceled.
I was not provided the option to pay with PayPal or affirm, are these options no longer available?
Hey there, we aren’t able to calculate fees from 11pm-5am so if you logged on around that time, that’s probably why you didn’t see the options.