{"id":14110,"date":"2020-08-17T11:42:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T11:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=14110"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:46:18","slug":"how-to-reinstate-suspended-registration-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-reinstate-suspended-registration-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reinstate Suspended Registration In California"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The California DMV sends out a \u201cNotice of Intent to Suspend\u201d if they don\u2019t have proof of car insurance for your vehicle. That notice comes by mail to inform you that proof of insurance and a $14 reinstatement fee is due. They\u2019ll suspend your registration until that insurance proof is submitted so they can clear your suspension. During that time you can\u2019t drive your vehicle or park it on public roadways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sometimes, the CA DMV also sends out these notices if you ARE insured. For example, they may not be able to find a record of your vehicle\u2019s insurance coverage. Another example is if they received an accident report that involves you, and you didn\u2019t\u2019 have car insurance at the time of collision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>eTags, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/app\/ca?utm_source=hyperlink_fromblog\">online California registration services<\/a>, remind you that: if it\u2019s renewal time and you don\u2019t plan on driving the vehicle, you can place it on Planned Non-Operation status. If your vehicle is currently registered (and you don\u2019t want to drive it) you have to maintain liability insurance or notify the DMV with an Affidavit of Non-Use.<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-register-your-vehicle-from-home-during-covid-19\/\">SEE ALSO: HOW TO REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE FROM HOME, DURING COVID-19<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Vehicle registration suspension<\/strong><br \/>Under the Vehicle Registration Financial Responsibility Program, the California DMV has to suspend your vehicle registration when:<br \/>\u2022 Your car insurance isn\u2019t submitted to the DMV within 30 days of being issued a registration card<br \/>\u2022 The DMV is notified that the vehicle\u2019s insurance policy was cancelled and a replacement policy isn\u2019t submitted within 45 days<br \/>\u2022 You provided false proof of insurance to obtain the registration<br \/><br \/><strong>Fines, penalties, and more<\/strong><br \/>Aside from suspension, you can also get fines and penalties for driving your car without insurance. You could be charged with more than a $1000 fine, vehicle impoundment, and even up to four years of driving privilege suspension if you\u2019re caught driving uninsured more than once. Your vehicle insurance is likely to go up with records of insurance lags and tickets.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How to reinstate your registration<\/strong><br \/>In California, you can request a hearing when you get the notice of intent. You 10 days of receiving the letter to do so, then your right to a hearing will be waived. If you don\u2019t respond, or present proof of financial responsibility, within 30 days your driving privilege will be suspended.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Below are the different ways you can send your proof of car insurance along with the $14 reinstatement fee.<br \/>\u2022 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/insurance-requirements\/suspended-vehicle-registration\/\">CA DMV online<\/a>: You can check your status, submit proof in insurance, pay your fee and submit or remove ANU<br \/>\u2022 The DMV Email: Send a scanned copy of your proof of insurance to <a href=\"mailto:vehicleFRProgram@dmv.gov\">vehicleFRProgram@dmv.gov<\/a><br \/>\u2022 By Mail: You can mail in the stub attached to your notice with your proof of insurance and\/or fees. Send to DMV, PO Box 997405 Sacramento, CA 95899-7405. If you don\u2019t have the notification letter, send only proof of car insurance and fees due. Send to DMV \u2013 VRFRP Unit, PO Box 997408 M\/S N305, Sacramento, CA 95899-7408<br \/>\u2022 By Phone: You can call the DMV\u2019s automated voice system (1-800-777-0133) to check your registration suspension\u00a0status, submit your proof of insurance and reinstatement fee, and\u00a0submit\/remove an ANU<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The California DMV sends out a \u201cNotice of Intent to Suspend\u201d if they don\u2019t have proof of car insurance for your vehicle. 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