Smog Inspections Smog inspections are required when you register or renew registration for a vehicle in California, but there are some exceptions.

Review current renewal processing times on Vehicle Registration Renewals for an estimate of how long it will take for your registration to arrive in the mail.

New Registration If you need to register a vehicle for use on California roadways, waterways, or trailways, you’ve come to the right place.

Your new registration and sticker will be mailed to you within 2 weeks. You can also review current renewal processing times on the Vehicle Registration Renewals page for an estimate …

For commercial vehicles (including pickups), this vehicle was last registered as a: Commercial Vehicle Non-commercial Automobile in the last state of registration.

DMV-authorized business partners offer registration services like renewals, plates, stickers, title transfers, and reports of sale — often with little or no wait.

As the submitter, enter your firm name, mailing address, dealer/dismantler number, Registration Service number, or Seller Permit Number, if applicable. Print the representative’s name and …

To obtain a replacement registration card: Submit an application. OR Complete an application at a DMV Kiosk. Bring your license plate number and last 5 digits of the vehicle identification …

Vehicle registration renewal notice highlighting last 5 digits of VIN number, and highlighting License Plate Number in the same row.

There are a variety of fees that may be required when applying for or renewing vehicle registration.