Refund Request

Required fields *

Please select a reason for your request from the options below:

I paid fees on time and was charged penalties which were not due.
I am requesting a refund of the license fees for a vehicle/vessel that was registered in another state before California registration fees became due. This vehicle/vessel was registered in another state on:
Month *

Day *

Year *
I paid reissue fees for my driver's license that were not due.*
You may receive correspondence from DMV if it is determined that supporting documentation is required (for example, a copy of the canceled check).

Amount being claimed *

Original Payment Information

Original Payment Purpose *

Vehicle

License

Select Vehicle for vehicle/vessel related fees (for example, registration) or License for Driver's License related fees (for example, renewal)

License Plate Number *

Enter up to 7 numbers or letters, skip special characters

VIN / HIN *

Enter the last 3 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN) or vessel hull identification number (HIN). For HIN that are 2 digits, please enter the full number.

Original Payment Details

first Name of the original payer *

Last name of the original payer *

Middle Initial

Name of the person who paid the fees (if they are different from the name to be printed on the refund check).

Original Payment Method *

Cash/Check
Debit Card
Credit Card*
Fees paid by credit card will result in a credit to your account.

Month *

Day *

Year *

Original Payment Location *

For example, a DMV office, kiosk, business partner, or auto club location.

Requestor Contact Information

A DMV check will be issued to the person whose name and address are provided below.

First Name *

Last Name *

Middle Initial

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip *

Phone Number *

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