{"id":69,"date":"2020-02-20T06:12:12","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T14:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/registration-fees\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T09:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:42:41","slug":"registration-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">There are a variety of fees that may be required when applying for or renewing vehicle registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determining Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration fees are based on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your vehicle type (auto, motorcycle, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your vehicle\u2019s purchase price or declared value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dates (for example, the date you purchased your vehicle, or the date your vehicle entered California).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city and\/or county you live in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city and\/or county your business is based in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The unladen or declared gross vehicle weight (GVW) and the number of axles your vehicle may have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any special license plates your vehicle may have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you have any unpaid parking violations or toll evasion bail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will likely have to pay the following fees if your vehicle is registered for on-highway use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The registration fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>California Highway Patrol (CHP)&nbsp;fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle license fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation improvement fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>County\/district fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DMV Fee Calculators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help people plan for registration-related fees, DMV provides vehicle registration fee calculators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These fee calculators can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Determine registration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/wasapp\/FeeCalculatorWeb\/newVehicleForm.do\">fees for a new vehicle<\/a> that will be purchased in California from a licensed California dealer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine registration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/wasapp\/FeeCalculatorWeb\/newResidentForm.do\">fees for a nonresident vehicle<\/a> (vehicles last registered outside the state of California).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine registration <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/wasapp\/FeeCalculatorWeb\/usedVehicleForm.do\">fees for a used vehicle<\/a> that will be purchased in California.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/wasapp\/FeeCalculatorWeb\/vlfForm.do\">vehicle license fee (VLF)<\/a> paid for tax purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/wasapp\/FeeCalculatorWeb\/renewalForm.do\">registration renewal fees<\/a> due.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your estimate will vary depending on the information you enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> All fees may change depending on the law.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California Highway Patrol (CHP)&nbsp;Fees <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a79250.8, 9250.13, 9552\u20139554)<\/cite><\/h2>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>CHP<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>CHP CVRA<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>Late penalties for\u00a0<strong>original:<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>One year or less<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>More than one year up to (and including) two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>More than two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>Late penalties for\u00a0<strong>renewal:<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>1 to 10 days<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>11 to 30 days<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>31 days up to (and including) one year<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>More than one year up to (and including) two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee type<\/span>More than two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Request Fees <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a71811)<\/cite><\/h2>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Electronic requests by license, ID, or CF number<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Manual requests (walk-in, mail-in, telephone inquiries)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>History fee (per year):<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Automated<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Non-automated<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Photocopy<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moped Fees <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a75036)<\/cite><\/h2>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement ID card <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79265)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Original moped<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement plate<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Transfer<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miscellaneous Registration and Service Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Alternative Fuel\/Technology Registration<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Alternative Fuel\/Technology Smog<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>CTIP <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79400.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>County <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a79250.2, 9250.7, 9250.10\u20139850.17)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>Varies by county<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>CVRA motor vehicle <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79400.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$122<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>CVRA weight\/year stickers (original\/replacement) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79400.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Dishonored check <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(GC \u00a76157)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement: <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79265)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Title<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; License plates<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Registration card<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Sticker<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Engine change <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79267)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Historical vessel plaque <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79853.5)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Investigation service <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79263)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Lien sale authorization <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(CC \u00a73071)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Motorcycle cross index (original)<cite class=\"dmv-citation\"> (VC \u00a79268)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Motorcycle safety (original\/renewal) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a72935)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Non-resident service (original from out-of-state) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79252)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Non-resident reregistration (same registration year) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79252)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Nonrepairable vehicle certificate (original\/replacement) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a711515.2)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Ownership responsibility citation <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a740002.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Partial year registration <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79702)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Photocopy of record <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a71810\u20131811)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Planned\u00a0nonoperation (PNO)\u00a0<br>(all vehicles\/OHV) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a74604)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Prejudgment attachment filing or certificate <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(CCP \u00a7\u00a7488.385(b)(c))<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Prior history (brands certificates prior junk, salvage, taxi, etc.) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79255.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Privately owned school bus (PSD) registration\/licensing education related<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Reflectorized license plate <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a74850)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Repossession <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79255)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Return non-resident license plates <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a74302)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Salvage certificate (original\/replacement) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a79265, 11515)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Smog abatement <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(HSC \u00a744060(d)(1))<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Smog transfer <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a74000.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Rush title <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79270)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Title only <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79254)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Transfer <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79255)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>\u2014Penalty <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79553.7)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Transfer on death beneficiary designation <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a74150.7, 9852.7)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Total loss salvage\/dismantled vehicle inspection <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79255.2)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Total loss vehicle partial VLF refund service <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(RTC \u00a710902)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Vehicle seized\/sold to satisfy DMV lien<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>up to $250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Weight fee credit service <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79408)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Zero emissions vehicle parking sticker <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a722511)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$17<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Fees <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a738225-38225.5, 38230, 38246, 38250, 38255, 38260, 38265)<\/cite><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These fees are due every two years to fund the California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, OHV Trust Fund, and DMV administrative costs.<\/p>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement certificate<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Original\/Renewal OHV ($54 total)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Registration<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>CHP<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Service<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>License<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span><strong>Penalties ($27 total):<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Registration<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>CHP<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Service<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>License<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement plate and\/or sticker<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Repossession<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Penalty<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Transfer<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>&#8211; Penalty<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Penalties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) does not offer a grace period for paying your annual vehicle registration fees.&nbsp;Be sure to pay your renewal fees on or before the expiration date shown on your current registration card, or DMV will charge penalties.&nbsp;Even though your license plates display only the month and year,&nbsp;<strong>your registration expires on a specific day<\/strong>. Be sure to check the registration card for the actual expiration date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not receive a billing notice approximately 60 days before your vehicle&#8217;s registration expires, contact <a href=\"\/portal\/contacting-dmv\/\">Customer Service<\/a> or use the <a href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/vehicle-registration-fee-calculator\/calculate-my-fees\/\">Fee Calculator<\/a> to find out what your fees are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longer you delay payment, the greater the penalty amount will be. Penalty fees are assessed in addition to any other fees due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Penalties for Vehicles Registered in California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Penalties are determined by adding a percentage of the vehicle license fee, plus a registration late fee, plus a California Highway Patrol (CHP) late fee.<\/p>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>If payment is late:<\/th><th>Percentage of vehicle license fee and weight fee<\/th><th>Registration late fee<\/th><th>CHP late fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>1 &#8211; 10 days*<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Percentage of vehicle license fee and weight fee<\/span>&#8211; 10% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 10% of the weight fee due for that year (if any).<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Registration late fee<\/span>$10.00<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">CHP late fee<\/span>$10.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>11 &#8211; 30 days*<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Percentage of vehicle license fee and weight fee<\/span>&#8211; 20% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 20% of the weight fee due for that year\u00a0(if any).<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Registration late fee<\/span>$15.00<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">CHP late fee<\/span>$15.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>31 days &#8211; one year*<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Percentage of vehicle license fee and weight fee<\/span>&#8211; 60% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 60% of the weight fee due for that year\u00a0(if any).<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Registration late fee<\/span>$30.00<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">CHP late fee<\/span>$30.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>More than one year &#8211; two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Percentage of vehicle license fee and weight fee<\/span>&#8211; 80% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 80% of the weight fee due for that year\u00a0(if any).<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Registration late fee<\/span>$50.00<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">CHP late fee<\/span>$50.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>More than two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Percentage of vehicle license fee and weight fee<\/span>&#8211; 160% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 160% of the weight fee due for that year\u00a0(if any).<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Registration late fee<\/span>$100.00<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">CHP late fee<\/span>$100.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<p>* A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/vehicle-registration-renewal\/file-for-planned-non-operation\/\">Planned Nonoperation (PNO)<\/a> may be filed up to 90 days after the registration expiration date if the vehicle was not operated in any manner, but applicable late penalties are due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Penalties for New Vehicles or Vehicles Never Registered in California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the penalties for new vehicles or vehicles that have never been registered in California.<\/p>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>If payment is late:<\/th><th>Penalty<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>One year or less<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Penalty<\/span>&#8211; 40% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 40% of the weight fee due for that year (if any).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>More than one year &#8211; two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Penalty<\/span>&#8211; 80% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 80% of the weight fee due for that year (if any).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">If payment is late:<\/span>More than two years<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Penalty<\/span>&#8211; 160% of the vehicle license fee due for that year.<br>&#8211; 160% of the weight fee due for that year (if any).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Original\/conversion <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a75014)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement ID card <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a75014)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement title (if paper title issued) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79265)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Electronic lien and title (ELT) record <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79254)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Paper title <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79254)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Service (every five years) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(CVC \u00a75014.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Replacement plate <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a75014.1)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Transfer <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a75014)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permit Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>California Fuel Tax Trip Permit <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(BOE 123)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Foreign Resident In-transit Permit <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a76700.1, CRTC \u00a76366.2)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Unladen Weight Permit (REG 4030)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Motorcycle Transportation Permit (REG 712) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a738232)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Nonresident Commercial Vehicle Trip Permit (REG 41)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Nonresident Daily Commuter Permit (REG 150) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a76700.25, 6700.3)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>One Trip Permit (REG 402) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79258)<\/cite><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Temporary Operating Permit<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Fees <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79250.1)<\/cite><\/h2>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Original registration\/renewal<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$76*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<p><em>* Includes the Alternative Fuel\/Technology Fee ($3)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Improvement Fee (RIF) <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a79250.6)<\/cite><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RIF is assessed on all model year 2020 and later zero emission vehicles (ZEV). RIF fees affect vehicle registration renewals unless exempted.<br><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> RIF is not assessed on the initial registration of a newly purchased ZEV from a licensed vehicle dealer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee Type<\/th><th>Fee Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Type<\/span>Original registration\/renewal<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Fee Amount<\/span>$121<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation Improvement Fee (TIF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TIF fees are used to repair roads, bridges, etc. and provide road maintenance. TIF fees affect original vehicle registration (VR), transfers, and renewals.<\/p>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Vehicle Value<\/th><th>VR Fee Increase<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vehicle Value<\/span>0-$4,999<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">VR Fee Increase<\/span>$33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vehicle Value<\/span>$5,000-$24,999<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">VR Fee Increase<\/span>$66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vehicle Value<\/span>$25,000-$34,999<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">VR Fee Increase<\/span>$132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vehicle Value<\/span>$35,000-$59,999<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">VR Fee Increase<\/span>$198<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vehicle Value<\/span>$60,000 and higher<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">VR Fee Increase<\/span>$231<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle License Fee (VLF) \u2013 0.65% of purchase price\/value of vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most vehicles, you will need to pay a vehicle license fee instead of the fee being included in your property tax. You can deduct this  fee from your income tax. Vehicle license fees are based on the purchase price or value of your vehicle and the fees go to fund cities\/counties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicle license fees decrease for your vehicle&#8217;s first 11 renewal years, or until the vehicle is transferred (whichever happens first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following groups do not have to pay a vehicle license fee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disabled veterans with a 100% service-related disability rating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-resident military personnel stationed in California (and their non-resident spouses).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>California Native American tribes and tribal members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federally-recognized Native American tribes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized transportation vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historical vehicles\/horseless carriage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> The VLF for historical vehicles or horseless carriages is $2.&nbsp;<cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a75004)<\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vessel Fees <cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(VC \u00a7\u00a79851, 9852.7, 9853, 9853.5, 9855, 9860\u20139863, HNC \u00a7675)<\/cite><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>*Includes fees for original vessel, renewal, alternative fuel\/technology, and Quagga Mussels, if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following are exempt from the Quagga Mussel fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vessels used <strong>only<\/strong><span> in marine waters.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual exempt youth group (type license [TL] V6).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual exempt government (TL V7).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CF numbers issued to dealers (TL V3).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CF numbers issued to manufacturers (TL V4).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Vessel<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Original<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Sold in even year<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Sold in odd year<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Penalty<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Sold in even year<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Sold in odd year<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Renewal<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biennial renewal (due in odd years)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Penalty<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transfer (except between dealers)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Penalty<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replacement (title or registration)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Repossession<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Vessel<\/span>$15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<p>The Quagga Fee is collected separately from registration fees.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/register-your-boat-vessel\/quagga-sticker-request\/\">Quagga stickers<\/a> can be purchased online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special License Plate Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase <a href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/license-plates\/special-interest-special-license-plates\/\">special interest license plates<\/a> to use on your California&nbsp;registered vehicles. You might have to pay a yearly renewal fee on special interest plates, which you can pay when you renew your registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special license plate fees help fund environmental and special programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disabled Person\/Veteran (DP\/DV) Placard Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DP Parking Placards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>Permanent DP Parking Placards: Free<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary: $6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> Temporary placards are issued to permanent placard owners for free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DV Parking Placards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DV parking placards: Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacement: $20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> Window decals for vehicles with a wheelchair lift or carrier are free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"payment-options\">Payment&nbsp;Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay fees online, over the phone, at a <a href=\"\/portal\/locations\/kiosks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kiosk<\/a>, by mail, or in person at a DMV office.  Accepted payment methods are indicated below.<\/p>\n\n\n<body><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Online<\/th><th>Office<\/th><th>Kiosk<\/th><th>Phone<\/th><th>Mail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cash<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Online<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Office<\/span>Accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Kiosk<\/span>Accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Phone<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Mail<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank Account<\/strong><br>(Checking or eCheck)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Online<\/span>Accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Office<\/span>Accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Kiosk<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Phone<\/span>Accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Mail<\/span>Accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Money Order<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Online<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Office<\/span>Accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Kiosk<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Phone<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Mail<\/span>Accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Credit card<\/strong><br>(Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Online<\/span>Accepted<br>1.95% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Office<\/span>Accepted<br>2.1% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Kiosk<\/span>Accepted<br>1.95% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Phone<\/span>Accepted<br>1.95% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Mail<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Debit card<\/strong><br>(Visa or MC logo)<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Online<\/span>Accepted<br>1.95% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Office<\/span>Accepted<br>2.1% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Kiosk<\/span>Accepted<br>1.95% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Phone<\/span>Accepted<br>1.95% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Mail<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apple Pay<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Online<\/span>Accepted for some transactions<br>2.0% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Office<\/span>Accepted<br>2.1% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Kiosk<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Phone<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Mail<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Google Pay<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Online<\/span>Accepted for some transactions<br>2.0% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Office<\/span>Accepted<br>2.1% service fee<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Kiosk<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Phone<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><td><span class=\"mobile-title\">Mail<\/span>Not accepted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Need something else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-tiles-block full-width full-width--slant\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container container--full\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Vehicle Registration<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn what can be registered, and how to get it done.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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