Replacement of Standard License Plates

Request standard or non-personalized special license plates.

This application cannot be used to request replacement personalized license plates.

Before you begin:

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 eligible for online replacements.
Be prepared to pay the replacement fee. (Fee is subject to change annually; check registration fee information for the current figure.)
Be prepared to pay the replacement fee using your banking information (bank routing number and account number, as shown on your checks) or by credit/debit card. There is a 2.3% service fee applied when using a credit/debit card.

Note You cannot change your address using this form.

Eligible Vehicles

Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License Plates	Replacement Fees
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesRegular Series Replacement	Replacement Fees
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesAuto	Replacement Fees$27
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCommercial	Replacement Fees$27
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesMotorcycle	Replacement Fees$27
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesSequential Special Interest License Plates Replacement Auto, Commercial, or Motorcycle	Replacement Fees
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesBreast Cancer Awareness (BCA)	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCA 1960s Legacy	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCA Agricultural	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCA Arts Council	Replacement Fees$22
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCA Coastal Commission (CCC)	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCA Memorial	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCA Museums	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesCollegiate	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesKids	Replacement Fees$20
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesLake Tahoe Concervancy	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesPet Lover’s	Replacement Fees$35
Replacement Fee for Regular License Plates and Sequential Special Interest License PlatesYosemite Foundation	Replacement Fees$35

Ineligible Vehicles

The following vehicles are NOT eligible for online replacement requests:

All personalized license plates
Disabled Person Plates
Motorcycles with sequential special plates (Only “Legacy” motorcycle plates are eligible)
Sequential Collegiate Plates
Sequential Veteran’s Plates
Vehicles with 2 stolen plates or Motorcycle with stolen plate are not able to use this process
Vessels
Off-highway vehicles
Special equipment plated vehicles
Farm equipment
Vehicles with registration due within the next 30 calendar days
Vehicles with an expired or suspended registration
Vehicles on Planned Non-Operation
Junked, vehicles with salvage certificate-issued, and non-repairable vehicles
Vehicles with titles surrendered to another state
Vehicles with an open collections action with the Department
Vehicles with an active Notice of Release of Liability on record
Vehicles with a hold due to transaction processing, titling, outstanding citations, or vehicle theft issues
Vehicles registered under the Permanent Fleet Registration program
Commercial vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan program or Partial Year Registration program
All trailers including trailers registered under the Permanent Trailer Identification program

Note If your vehicle is one of the above, you will need to complete an Application for Replacement Plates / Stickers / Documents (REG 156) (PDF) form or a Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) (PDF) and mail it to the address shown on the form, or take it into a DMV office.

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Replacement of Standard License Plates

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