Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual

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Chapter 21: Special Plates

21.035 California Arts Council License Plates

21.035 California Arts Council License Plates (CVC §5074)

Arts Council (Arts) License Plates are available in a sequential series or personalized with two to six characters and may be issued to automobiles, commercial vehicles, and trailers. Arts License Plates are not available for motorcycles.
Original Personalized License Plate Application—The following must be submitted:

  • A completed Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) form.
  • Registration in the applicant’s name or documents required to register the vehicle in the applicant’s name.
  • The license plates currently assigned to the vehicle.
  • The fees due.

Original Sequential License Plate Application—The following must be submitted:

  • A completed REG 17.
  • Registration in the applicant’s name or the documents required to register the vehicle in the applicants name.
  • The license plates currently assigned to the vehicle.
  • The fees due.

Exchange—Existing personalized license plates may be exchanged to personalized Arts Council License Plates for a fee
Renewal/Reassignment—An additional fee is required for renewal or reassignment.
Retention—An annual retention fee is required to retain the personalized license plates if the registration is not renewed.
Transfer of Ownership—The license plates remain with the owner and the transfer is processed as usual. Refer to Chapter 11 for transfer procedures.