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New Registration. If you need to register a vehicle for use on California roadways, waterways, or trailways, you’ve come to the right place to find out all you need to know. Learn about new vehicle registrations.
Before you begin, make sure you have: Your license plate number. The last 5 digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) or hull identification number (HIN) for a boat/vessel. Your payment information. All credit/debit card transactions include an additional 1.95% payment processing fee.
Enter the last 5 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or vessel hull identification number (HIN). For HIN that are 2-3 digits, please enter the full number. Show Me How. Vehicle registration renewal notice highlighting last 5 digits of VIN number, and highlighting License Plate Number in the same row.
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - apply for a REAL ID, register a vehicle, renew a driver's license, and more.
This information is on your current vehicle registration card. This online service provides the status of your vehicle registration renewal.
Vehicle Registration & Licensing Fee Calculators. This online service allows customers to calculate estimates of various registration and licensing fees. Calculate my fees.
Online Appointment Scheduler. Appointments for select driver’s license transactions are only available after an application has been submitted. Use the “Get in Line” service when available for same day visits.
Renew Vehicle Registration. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Register your vehicle or renew registration. When using this online service, enter your License Plate Number for vehicles or CF Number for vessels/boats and Vehicle Identification Number to get started.
You can renew your registration online if: You have access to the Internet. You have a valid credit card, debit card, or checking account. You know the last 5 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or the Hull Identification Number (HIN) for your vehicle or vessel.
Driver’s License or ID Card Renewal. It’s important to renew driver’s licenses (DLs), identification (ID) cards, and provisional instruction permits before they expire. The expiration date is noted on the card. Get your driver’s license and identification card renewal notices electronically.
