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All processing times are estimated. Some orders need extra review for accuracy and completeness, and may take longer than the averages below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vehicle Registration Renewal<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 DMV Kiosk<\/a>: Instantly<\/strong> if all renewal requirements are met
\u2022 Online<\/a>: 1<\/strong> week<\/strong>
\u2022 Phone: 1<\/strong> week<\/strong>
\u2022 Mail: 2 weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Driver's License\/ Identification Card<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Online<\/a>: 2<\/strong> weeks<\/strong>
– Temporary driver’s licenses (cannot be used as identification) are provided instantly<\/strong> if all renewal requirements are met.
\u2022 DMV Kiosk<\/a>: 2<\/strong> weeks<\/strong> to receive a hard copy by mail
\u2022 Mail: 4<\/strong> weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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License Plate Processing<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Personalized License Plates Online\/Mail<\/a>: 4 months<\/strong>
\u2022 Sequential License Plates Online\/Mail<\/a>: 3<\/strong> weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Change of Address<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Start Online<\/a>: 1 full business day<\/strong>
\u2022 In-Person and Mail: 5 business days<\/strong>
\u2022 Submitted a request?<\/strong> Check your status online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Registration Reinstatement<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Reinstate Online<\/a>: 1<\/strong> week<\/strong>
\u2022 Kiosk: 1<\/strong> week<\/strong>
\u2022 Phone: 1<\/strong> week<\/strong>
\u2022 Mail: 2<\/strong> weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Disabled Person Parking Placard (DPPP)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Permanent DPPP Renewal Online<\/a>: 3-5 business days<\/strong>
\u2022 DPPP Application Online<\/a>: 2 weeks<\/strong>
\u2022 DPPP Replacement Online<\/a>: 2 weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Reissue Fees<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Pay Online<\/a>: 2-4 business days<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Titles<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Title Transfers Online<\/a>: 4 weeks<\/strong>
\u2022 Replacement Title Online<\/a>: 2-3 weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Commercial Driver\u2019s License Renewal<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Renew Online<\/a>: 1 week<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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Medical Examination Report<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Submit Report Online<\/a>: 2-4 business days<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t

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California Commercial Driver Behind-The-Wheel Training Certification<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\u2022 Submit Certification Online<\/a>: 2-4 business days<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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