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Register a new or out of state vehicle, renew your registration, or handle a salvage title. Covers REG 343, REG 256, REG 17, REG 156.
Open categoryTransfer ownership, replace a lost or damaged title, or release liability after selling a car. Covers REG 227, REG 262, REG 138.
Open categoryApply for or renew a California driver's license or ID card. Covers DL 44, DL 933.
Open categoryApply for a new or replacement disabled placard. Covers REG 195.
Open categoryFile the accident report the DMV requires after a collision. Covers SR 1, SR 19C.
Coming soonUpdate the address the DMV has on file for you. Covers DMV 14.
Open categoryReplace lost or damaged plates, stickers, or registration paperwork. Covers REG 156, REG 227.
Coming soonWalkthroughs that point you to the exact forms, fees and deadlines for each task.
Late Registration Fee in California: What DMV Charges
Miss the renewal date and the penalty starts at once. See what DMV charges, tier by tier, and what to check before you pay.
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Salvage Vehicle in California: Papers and Inspections
You fixed the car, but DMV still wants proof. See the papers, the inspections, and the appointment you need before plates.
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Register an Imported Car in California | What DMV Requires
Customs is only the first hurdle. See which papers DMV wants, which deadlines run from arrival, and which imports it will not register.
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