The DMV form required to apply for a new sticker, plate or registration card is called the REG 156 form.
There are 4 ways to get it done:
1 - Directly at a DMV field office
2 - AAA
3 - At a business partner's office
4 - Order online through our website
The DMV charges $27.00 (this does not include our service fee)
When you get a new sticker or a new set of license plates you will also get an updated registration card that reflects the new sticker number or new set of plates.
Yes - when you have a license plates stolen it is imperative to file a police report. This is not required when you lose your license plate.
The short answer is YES. Do NOT do this. You will get in trouble.
(CVC) §4000a1 is the section of the California vehicle code that refers to registration of vehicles and certificates of title.
Yes. Although this is a violation and the police officer may still issue a ticket, this is fixable and the ticket is a "fix-it ticket", and will not show up on your record. Generally speaking, if proof can be shown that registration has been paid, you will not be issued a ticket.
If you order it from the DMV - it will take weeks. If you go in person to the DMV - you will get it instantly. If you order it online through us you will get it within 2 days. If you go into our office you will get it instantly.
You will still be able to renew your tags, and you can use the registration card to be able to renew your tags. All of the relevant information is on the card.
Yes, however, it will not print out on DMV paper. It will print out on white paper only. Law enforcement will accept the card printed on white paper.
Yes. Both front and back license plates must be displayed.
This is a 2 part question:
As far as fees and penalties are concerned - penalties start to generate the day after the registration expires.
As far as law enforcment is concerned: there is a 0 grace period. You can get a ticket, especially if you can't prove you paid.
The decals for your standard automobile and smaller commercial vehicles go on the back.
Yes they do. However, DO NOT rely on this, because although the DMV may have sent it, the USPS may not actually deliver it.
Yes. However, it must be accompanied by an actual registration card. The sticker is validation decal that visually tells law enforcement that tags were paid.
