Q & A / Suspended Registration
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How Do I Clear a Suspended Registration?
I tried to renew my car's registration online and found out that it is suspended. I never received any notice from the DMV so I don't know why I got the suspension but basically my tags are about to expire and I can't renew my registration. ...
I Need Help Getting My Vehicle Out of Impound
I've been going through a tough time and I was not able to get my car registered. It needed a smog check and it wouldn't pass, so I'd been driving it with expired tags and no insurance. I was making sure I don't park on the street. Well, I ...
Can an ID Number be Used for a VIN Number For a 1963 Vehicle?
My 1963 vehicle has an ID number but no VIN number on the pink slip. I can't find the VIN on the vehicle. It's not on the dash or door. If under the hood, I can't open the hood. Can I use the ID number or what can I do? ...
Why Was I Charged a Fee for No Insurance When I Have Had Insurance?
For a short period of time this year we had double auto insurance coverage for 4 days. I was issued a fee on my registration renewal and received a suspension of registration notice from the DMV. I am being ordered to pay so I may renew my ...
How To Clear a Salvage Certificate in California
My vehicle was in an accident not to long ago. The windshield was destroyed and replaced, there is no damage to hood, body, engine or operation. Three scratches in paint that's all, but the insurance company designated "Totaled" and "Salva ...