In addition to a motor vehicle’s initial registration renewal fee, California residents may also be required to pay other fees before they can renew their registration. These fees can include:
If your vehicle has not been operated for over 90 days, you may file for a Planned Non-Operation. Additionally, you may be eligible for a tax deduction on your vehicle license fee (VLF) after you renew your registration. For more information about how California registration fees are calculated, please click here.
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Renew registrations for all types of fleet sizesIn the state of California, motor vehicles owners will be required to have their vehicle undergo an emission and smog test every other year. The registration renewal notice that you’ll receive in the mail will state whether or not your motor vehicle requires it on that renewal year. There are some vehicles that do not require smog testing or qualify for a smog exemption. They include:
If your motor vehicle’s registration or tags got lost or stolen, you can conveniently order a replacement through eTags online. You can also fill out CA DMV Form REG 56 “Application For Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents” and mail it in to the address on the form or turn it in at your local DMV.