Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual

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Chapter 21: Special Plates

21.055 California Museums License Plates

Chapter 21 Special License Plates

21.055 California Museum License Plates (VC §5101.6)

California Museums License Plates are available in sequential configurations of six characters and in personalized configurations of two to six characters and may be issued to automobiles, commercial vehicles (excluding apportioned vehicles), and trailers. The license plates are also available for motorcycles in sequential configurations of five characters and in personalized configurations of two to five characters.

Original Sequential 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.
  • License plates currently assigned to the vehicle.
  • The fees due.

Original or Exchange Personalized License Plate Application—The following must be submitted:

  • A completed REG 17.
  • The fees due.

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

Renewal/Reassignment— An additional fee is required for renewal or reassignment.

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.