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Chapter 10: Renewals
10.160 Renewal Sticker Placed on the Wrong Vehicle
If year stickers were inadvertently placed on the wrong vehicle, the following procedures must be followed:
| If the Application | Then |
|---|---|
| If the ApplicationIs still in the office | ThenHave the customer submit any remnants of the erroneously applied sticker. Process a no-fee substitute sticker application for the vehicle the sticker was inadvertently placed on, if necessary. Submit any remnants of the erroneously applied sticker with your work. |
| If the ApplicationWas already transmitted to DMV headquarters | ThenHave the customer submit any remnants of the erroneously applied sticker. Have the customer complete a REG 156 (PDF) with the replacement box checked. Process a no-fee substitute sticker application. Process a no-fee substitute sticker application for the vehicle the sticker was inadvertently placed on, if necessary. Submit any remnants of the erroneously applied sticker with your work. |
All incorrect and/or mutilated stickers must be turned in for destruction.
Note: If the incorrect sticker cannot be removed from the license plate, advise the applicant to place the new sticker over it.