Q & A / Registration Renewal
Find the answers you need to get your California Vehicle Registration faster.
How To Re-Order Lost Smog and Registration Renewal Form
I paid for registration in November 2016 but failed to see that a smog test was needed. The DMV returned the registration with a smog test form. I lost the smog test form. I also need a copy of the registration form. I tried to access the f ...
How Safe Is It To Pay DMV Renewal Fees Online?
I'm considering making my registration renewal payment online. I'm just curious how safe it is to do so. I've made purchases online before but usual not for something as important as my car's registration. I just need a little assurance I g ...
How Can I Find Out If There Are Back Fees Owed To The DMV?
I'm planning on purchasing a used vehicle from a private party. I need to know if there are any back owed fees before I buy it. How can I find out if there is anything delinquent or owed to the DMV. I don't want to get stuck with hundreds o ...
Can I Renew My Registration If I Have Unpaid Tickets?
Hello. I'm wondering if I can renew my registration even though I have unpaid street sweeping tickets. I'm a little behind on my renewal and barely got together the money to pay for it, but I'm realizing now that I've had some parking ticke ...
My Car is in Washington But I Need to Smog and Renew the Tags in CA
Hello. I am on work assignment in Washington and my car is with me while I still have primary residence in California and my car is registered there and I plan to come back at some point. My current California registration renewal requires ...
Temporary Address Change from California to New York
Hi there. Thanks so much for the assistance in advance. I submitted my form with a check to the DMV, but would like the sticker to be mailed to my temporary address in NY. I drove home to visit my family for a few months, and will return to ...
In VA Temporarily and Need Smog for CA Registration Renewal
I'm in VA temporarily for one year. The tags on my car about to expire and need a smog check to renew the sticker. I still want to keep the car registered in California. What do I need to do? What sections do I fill out on REG 256 and what ...
Can I Renew My Registration If I Failed The Smog Test?
Hello. I am in need of help. My registration renewal is due but my car failed the smog check. I don't know when I'll be able to afford getting the repairs made. What can I do in the mean time. If I don't renew by the end of this month I'm g ...
Do I Need a DMV Moving Permit To Get a Smog Test?
My registration has expired and I need a smog check to get it current. Do I need to get a permit to move my car to be smogged? I won't be driving it anywhere else, just a few blocks to get a smog test and back. 2018 tags are overdue. ...