Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual

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Section 21 of 38

Chapter 20: Replacements and Substitutes

20.080 Special License Plates—Substitutes

Chapter 20 Replacements and Substitutes

20.080 Special License Plates—Substitutes (VC §§4457 and 4458)

Substitute (not replacement) license plates are issued for the following special license plates. The requirements for issuance are shown:

Type of Plate
Requirements
  • Antique Motorcycle
  • Disabled Person
  • Historical Vehicle
  • Horseless Carriage
 The following must be submitted:
  • The correct substitute license plate application.
  • Any remaining license plates.

The procedures below must be followed:

  • Collect the fee due.
  • Issue a 60-day Temporary Operating Permit (REG 19).
  • Forward the application to DMV headquarters.
  • California 1960s Legacy (sequential)
  • California Agriculture (CalAg) (sequential)
  • California Arts Council (sequential)
  • California Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (sequential)
  • California Firefighter (sequential)
  • California Memorial (sequential)
  • California Museums (sequential)
  • Collegiate (sequential)
  • Foreign Organization (TECO)
  • Gold Star Family
  • Honorary Consul
  • Kids – Child Health and Safety Funds (sequential)
  • Lake Tahoe Conservancy (sequential)
  • Legion of Valor
  • Moped
  • Pearl Harbor Survivor
  • Pet Lover’s Veterinary Board (sequential)
  • Purple Heart Recipient
  • Special Equipment
  • Veterans’ Organization (sequential)
  • Yosemite Foundation (sequential)

The following must be submitted:

  • The correct substitute license plate application.
  • Any remaining license plates.

The procedures below must be followed:

  • Collect the substitute license plate fee.
  • Issue a REG 19.
  • Forward the application to the Special Processing Unit (SPU) in DMV headquarters.