Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual

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Chapter 21: Special Plates

21.050 California Memorial License Plates

Chapter 21 Special License Plates

21.050 California Memorial License Plates (CVC §5066)

California Memorial License Plates are available in a sequential series or personalized with two to six characters and may be issued to automobiles, commercial vehicles, trailers, and motorcycles (two to five characters).

  • 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 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 applicant’s name.
  • The fees due.

Exchange—Existing personalized license plates may be exchanged to personalized California Memorial License Plates for a fee.

Renewal/Reassignment— An additional fee is required for renewal or reassignment of the license plates.

Retention— An additional fee is required for retention.

Transfer of Ownership—The license plates remain with the owner and the transfer is processed as usual. Refer to Chapter 11 for transfer procedures.