License plates verify that your vehicle is registered, identify the type of registration you have, and help connect vehicles to their owners. Here’s what you need to know about our requirements …

For gift, renewal, retention, replacement, conversion or transfer, complete and submit Special Interest License Plates Application (REG 17). Have the registration card for the vehicle …

Special interest license plates, available for autos, commercial vehicles, trailers, and motorcycles, offer a unique opportunity to support causes you care about, while special license plates allow …

License plates, decals, and placards help identify vehicle owners, show proof of registration, grant driving and parking privileges, and more.

To replace your license plates, you’ll need: A completed application for your plate type. Replace your standard license plates online (New!). Application for Replacement Stickers or …

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.

Have your license plate number handy. AND one of the following: Last 5 digits of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or Hull Identification Number (HIN) for a vessel/boat.

You will need the vehicle’s license plate number, the last 3 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN), and you must be the registered owner on record. Check whether your vehicle is …

Special Interest License Plates belong to the plate owner, not the vehicle. When selling your vehicle, you may remove the plates and reassign them to another vehicle immediately, retain …

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - apply for a REAL ID, register a vehicle, renew a driver's license, and more.