Q & A / Registration Renewal
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The DMV Has My Mailing Address Wrong
The DMV sent my renewed vehicle registration to the wrong address. What do I do? For some reason the DMV changed my address from WAY (correct) to AVENUE (incorrect). I am glad the mistake was not huge and I still received the new registrati ...
I Did Not Receive My Registration Renewal Notice
I did not receive a registration renewal notice from the DMV. I'm in California. I just realized this after noticing my tags are about to expire this month. Can I request a renewal form sent to me or do I need to go into the DMV to handle t ...
How To Get a Temporary Operating Permit - What You Need
My vehicle will not pass the smog test. We attempted to trade it in at a BAR Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) partner company and buy a new used car. Unfortunately, as we started shopping it became clear that we wouldn't get a decent pric ...
Registering 2022 Chevy Cruze in California
Hello, I have a 2022 Chevy Cruze which the sticker under the hood seems to state that it is able to be registered in CA. It states " California class/stds PC/ULEV qualified. It is currently registered in TN. What paperwork do I need to prov ...
Paid Renewal Fees But DMV Won't Give Me New Sticker
I already paid my registration for this year but I can't get my sticker? I've been to my local DMV office like 10 times and still nothing. All they tell me is that they're checking on it. I don't know why I am having this issue. I've never ...
The DMV Does Not Have Record of My Smog Certificate
The DMV does not have record of my smog certificate. I passed my smog check on 1/28/22 and paid my registration (which expired Mar 2022). A week or so ago, I received a notice that my registration cannot be completed until I get a smog chec ...
I Did Not Receive My Replacement License Plates After Submitting the REG 156 Form Along with Payment by Mail
I mailed a completed REG 156 form along with a check of $23 a few weeks ago and I have not received my replacement license plates as of yet. Am I supposed to mail in the damaged plate as well? The numbers on the plate are still visible but ...
My 2002 Toyota Highlander is Out of State But Needs a CA Smog Check
Hi. I just paid my renewal license fee online. My 2022 Toyota Highlander is out-of state. My daughter is attending college in Omaha Nebraska. I completed the CA DMV REG 5103 form. Where do I submit the completed form? Thank you . ...
How To Check My Vehicle Registration Status?
Is there a way to check the status of my vehicle registration? I had to mail in my DMV registration renewal, but it's been a few weeks and I have not gotten anything back. Also the check I wrote has not been cashed. I tried putting in my VI ...
DMV Holiday Schedule | Which Holidays is the DMV Closed?
On which holidays is the California DMV closed? I've heard they are planning on extending their hours to help ease the long wait times. Will this include opening on state holidays, and if they do, will they be open regular business hours? ...
I Recently Moved and Need To Renew My Registration
I recently moved to a new address. I got the DMV renewal notice before the move (glad I didn't miss it :)) but I'm worried now that if I send in my payment, the new registration and sticker is going to get mailed to the old address and that ...
