Administrative Service Fees (ASF) for Dealers (VC §4456.1)
Type of Action
Fee
Type of ActionFailure to submit: — The dealer notice portion of report of sale document to DMV within five calendar days after, but not including, the date of sale. — The application and fees due to DMV within 20 days of the date of sale for a new vehicle or within 30 days for a used vehicle.
Fee$5
Type of ActionFailure to clear an application within: —New vehicles: 40 days of the date of sale or 20 days of the date DMV first returned the application, whichever is later. —Used vehicles: 50 days of the date of sale or 30 days from the date DMV first returned the application, whichever is later.
Fee$25
California Highway Patrol (CHP) Fees (VC §§ 9250.8 & 9250.13)
Type of CHP Fee
Fee
Type of CHP FeeCHP
Fee$34
Type of CHP FeeCHP Commercial Vehicle Registration Act (CVRA)
Fee$56
Type of CHP FeeCHP International Registration Program (IRP)
Fee$34
Type of CHP FeeCHP IRP CVRA
Fee$56
Type of CHP FeeCHP and CVRA CHP Original Penalty:
Type of CHP Fee—Late one year or less
Fee$30
Type of CHP Fee—Late more than one year to (and including) two years
Fee$50
Type of CHP Fee—Late more than two years
Fee$100
Type of CHP FeeCHP and CVRA CHP Renewal Penalty:
Type of CHP Fee—Late one to 10 days
Fee$10
Type of CHP Fee—Late 11 to 30 days
Fee$15
Type of CHP Fee—Late 31 days to (and including) one year
Fee$30
Type of CHP Fee—Late more than one year to (and including) two years
Fee$50
Type of CHP Fee—Late more than two years
Fee$100
Type of CHP FeeOHV CHP
Fee$12
Type of CHP Fee—Penalty
Fee$4
Replacements/Substitute Fees (Except PTI Trailers and Vessels) (VC §9265)
Type of Replacement/Substitute Application
Fee
Type of Replacement/Substitute ApplicationCertificate of Title
Fee$28
Type of Replacement/Substitute ApplicationLicense Plates (regular series)
Fee$28
Type of Replacement/Substitute ApplicationRegistration Card
Fee$28
Type of Replacement/Substitute ApplicationSticker
Fee$28
Type of Replacement/Substitute ApplicationSalvage Certificate
Fee$28
Information Request Fees (VC §1811)
Type of Information Request
Fee
Type of Information RequestElectronic Requests by license, identification, or CF number
Fee$2
Type of Information RequestManual Requests (includes walk-in, mail-in, and telephone inquiries)
Fee$5
Type of Information RequestHistory for a single calendar year
Type of Information Request—Automated History (per year)
Fee$5
Type of Information Request—Nonautomated History (per year)
Fee$20
Type of Information Request—Photocopy (per year)
Fee$20
International Registration Plan (IRP) Fees
IRP vehicles are assessed the following fees in addition to the usual registration fees assessed on other types of vehicles.
Type of IRP Fee
Fee
Type of IRP FeeApplication (assessed on each original, renewal, or supplemental application; not assessed on corrections, substitute plates, or Replacement cab card applications)
Fee$2
Type of IRP FeeBacking Plate (includes postage)
Fee$3
Type of IRP FeeCab Card (assessed when making changes)
Fee$2
Type of IRP FeeUnladen Weight Permit (REG 4030)
Fee$30
Type of IRP FeeIndicia (assessed on each vehicle for issuance of any apportioned credentials, including wires of operating authority)
Fee$22
Type of IRP FeeReplacement Cab Card
Fee$22
Type of IRP FeeWeight Change Supplement (assessed per vehicle per jurisdiction)
Fee$10
Miscellaneous and Service Fees
Type of Miscellaneous or Service Fee
Fee
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeAlternative Fuel/Technology Registration
Fee$3
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeAlternative Fuel/Technology Smog
Fee$8
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeBicycle License Plates (per hundred)
Fee$97
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeBicycle Renewal Stickers (per hundred)
Fee$15
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeBicycle Registration Forms (per hundred)
Fee$12
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeCargo Theft Interdiction Program (CTIP) (CVC §9400.1)
Fee$3
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeClean Air Vehicle Stickers (original or replacement) (VC §5205.5, and 21655.9)
Fee$22
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeCounty (VC §§9250.2, 9250.7, and 9250.10–9850.17) Refer to Appendix 1A for participating counties and fee amounts.
FeeVaries by county
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeCVRA (VC §9400.1)
Fee$122
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeDishonored Check (DC) (GC §6157)
Fee$30
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeEngine Change (VC §9267)
Fee$2
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeFirm Special Substitute Plate/Sticker/Replacement Registration
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeHistorical Vessel Plaque (VC §9853.5)
Fee$20
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeInvestigation Service (for failure to surrender certificates to the department before dismantling a vehicle) (VC §9263)
Fee$15
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeLien Sale Authorization (CC §3071)
Fee$5
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeMotorcycle Cross Index (all original applications) (VC §9268)
Fee$1
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeMotorcycle Safety (all originals and renewals) (VC §2935)
Fee$2
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeNonresident Service (VC §9252)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeNonresident Reregistration (in the same registration year) (VC §9252)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeNonrepairable Vehicle Certificate (original or replacement) (VC §11515.2)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeOwners Responsibility Citation (ORC)
Fee$7
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeePartial Year Registration (PYR) Application (VC §9702)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeePhotocopy (of record) (VC §§1810 & 1811)
Fee$20
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeePlanned Nonoperation (PNO) (all vehicles/OHV) (VC §4604)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeePrejudgment Attachment Filing (CCP §488.385b)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeePrejudgment Attachment Certificate (CCP §488.385c)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeePrior History (VC §9255.1)
Fee$2
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeReflectorized License Plate (RLP) (VC §4850)
Fee$1
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeRepossession (VC §9255)
Fee$15
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeReturn of Nonresident License Plates (VC §4302)
Fee$1
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeRoad Improvement Fee (RIF) (VC §250.6(b)
Fee$121
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeSalvage Certificate (original or replacement) (VC §§9265 and 11515)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeSmog Abatement (H&SC §44060(d) (1))
Fee$20
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeSmog Transfer (VC §4000.1)
Fee$8
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeSpecial Rush Title Processing (VC §9270)
Fee$15
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeTitle Only (VC §9254)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeTotal Loss Salvage/Dismantled Vehicles Inspection (VC §9255.2)
Fee$50
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeTotal Loss Vehicle Partial VLF Refund Service (CR&TC §10902)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeTransfer (VC §9255)
Fee$15
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeTransfer Penalty (VC §9553.7)
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeTransfer on Death (TOD) Beneficiary (VC §§4150.7 and 9852.7)
Fee$10
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeVehicle License Fee (VLF) Refund
Fee$28
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeWeight Fee Credit Service (VC §9408)
Fee$2
Type of Miscellaneous or Service FeeWindow Decal for vehicles with a wheelchair lift or carrier (VC §5201)
FeeNo fee
Moped Fees (VC §5036)
Type of Moped Application
Fee
Type of Moped ApplicationReplacement ID Card (VC §9265)
Fee$28
Type of Moped ApplicationOriginal Moped Identification
Type of OHV ApplicationOff-Highway Vehicle (OHV) CHP
Fee$10
Type of OHV Application—Penalty
Fee$4
Type of OHV ApplicationOHV License
Fee$4
Type of OHV Application—Penalty
Fee$2
Type of OHV ApplicationOHV Registration
Fee$33
Type of OHV Application—Penalty
Fee$17
Type of OHV ApplicationOHV Repossession
Fee$10
Type of OHV Application—Penalty
Fee$10
Type of OHV ApplicationOHV Service
Fee$7
Type of OHV Application—Penalty
Fee$4
Type of OHV ApplicationSubstitute Plate and/or Sticker
Fee$28
Type of OHV ApplicationTransfer
Fee$28
Type of OHV Application—Penalty
Fee$28
Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Fees
Type of PTI Transaction
Fee
Type of PTI TransactionOriginals and Conversions (VC §5014.1e)
Fee$20
Type of PTI TransactionReplacement ID Card (VC §5014.1f)
Fee$7
Type of PTI TransactionReplacement Title (permitted only if paper title was issued) (VC §9265)
Fee$28
Type of PTI TransactionElectronic Lien and Title (ELT) Record/Paper Title (VC §9254)
Fee$22
Type of PTI TransactionService Fee for renewal (due every five years) (VC §5014.1i)
Fee$10
Type of PTI TransactionSubstitute Plate (VC §5014.1f)
Fee$7
Type of PTI TransactionTransfer (VC §5014.1d)
Fee$7
Permit and Decal Fees
Type of Permit or Decal
Fee
Type of Permit or DecalCalifornia Fuel Tax Trip Permit (BOE 123)
Fee$30
Type of Permit or DecalClean Air Vehicle Decals (original or replacement)
Fee$22
Type of Permit or DecalCVRA Weight Decal and/or Sticker (original or replacement)
Fee$3
Type of Permit or DecalForeign Resident In-Transit Permit (VC §6700.1 & CR&TC §6366.2)
Fee$60
Type of Permit or DecalUnladen Weight Permit (REG 4030) (for IRP/deleted from IRP vehicles)
Fee$30
Type of Permit or DecalMotorcycle Transportation Permit (VC §38232)
Fee$20
Type of Permit or DecalNonresident Commercial Vehicle Trip Permit (REG 41–power unit)
Fee$45
Type of Permit or DecalNonresident Daily Commuter Permit (VC §§6700.25 & 6700.3)
Fee$28
Type of Permit or DecalOHV Transportation Permit
Fee$28
Type of Permit or DecalOne Trip Permit (REG 402) (VC §9258)
Fee$28
Privately-Owned School Bus (PSB) Fee (VC §9102.5)
Type of PSB Transaction
Fee
Type of PSB TransactionOriginal or Renewal
Fee$28
Type of PSB TransactionReplacement/Substitute
Fee$28
Registration Fees (VC §9250)
Type of Registration Fee
Fee
Type of Registration FeeOriginal registration and registration renewals
Fee$73
Type of Registration FeeRegistration Fee penalty for original applications:
Type of Registration Fee—Late one year or less
Fee$30
Type of Registration Fee—Late more than one year to (and including) two years
Fee$50
Type of Registration Fee—Late more than two years
Fee$100
Type of Registration FeeRegistration Fee penalty for renewal applications:
Type of Registration Fee—Late one to 10 days
Fee$10
Type of Registration Fee—Late 11 to 30 days
Fee$15
Type of Registration Fee—Late 31 days to (and including) one year
Fee$30
Type of Registration Fee—Late more than one year to (and including) two years
Fee$50
Type of Registration Fee—Late more than two years
Fee$100
*Includes the Alternative Fuel/Technology Registration fee ($3).
Seizure and Sale Fee (VC §9801)
Type of Action
Fee
Type of ActionVehicle seized and sold to satisfy the department’s lien
Feeup to $250
Transportation Improvement Fee (TIF) (VC §9801)
Vehicle Market Value
TIF Fee
Vehicle Market Value$0-$4,999
TIF Fee$33
Vehicle Market Value$5,000–$24,999
TIF Fee$66
Vehicle Market Value$25,000–$34,999
TIF Fee$132
Vehicle Market Value$35,000–$59,999
TIF Fee$198
Vehicle Market Value$60,000 or more
TIF Fee$231
Special Equipment (SE) License Plate Fees
Special Construction Equipment, Special Mobile Equipment, Cemetery Equipment, Farm Vehicles, Logging Vehicles, and Implements of Husbandry (VC §§5014 and 9261).
Type of SE Transaction
Fee
Type of SE TransactionOriginal ($28)
Fee$33*
Type of SE TransactionRenewal (every five years [2005, 2010, 2015, etc.]) ($28)
Fee$33*
Type of SE TransactionSubstitute (license plate or ID card) (VC §9265)
Fee$28
Type of SE TransactionTransfer ($28)
Fee$33*
*Includes the Alternative Fuel/Technology SE ($5).
Truck Tractor Cotton Module Mover SE Plate (VC §§36012 and 36101)
Type of SE Transaction
Fee
Type of SE TransactionOriginal (Registration [$73] and CHP Fees [$34] plus Original SE Fee [$28])
Fee$138*
Type of SE TransactionAnnual Renewal (Registration [$73] and CHP Fees [$34] due every year except when SE renewal is due.)
Fee$110*
Type of SE TransactionSE Renewal (Registration [$73] and CHP Fees [$34] plus SE Renewal Fee [$28] due every five years [2005, 2010, 2015, etc.])
Fee$138*
* Includes the Alternative Fuel/Technology Reg Fee ($3).
Special Interest License Plate Fees
Amateur Radio License (VC §5005)
Fee
Amateur Radio License (VC §5005)Original
Fee$20
Amateur Radio License (VC §5005)Replacement (VC §9265)
Bicentennial Bill of Rights (VC §5101.9e)Reassignment of previously issued plate (only permitted transaction)
Fee$15
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7)
Fee
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7)Sequential
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7)Original
Fee$50
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7)Renewal
Fee$40
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7)Substitute
Fee$35
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7)Reassignment
Fee$15
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7), continued
Fee
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7), continuedPersonalized
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7), continuedOriginal
Fee$103
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7), continuedRenewal
Fee$83
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7), continuedReplacement
Fee$78
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7), continuedReassignment
Fee$58
Breast Cancer Awareness (VC §5156.7), continuedRetention
Fee$43
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)
Fee
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Sequential
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Original
Fee$50
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Renewal
Fee$40
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Replacement/Substitute
Fee$35
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Reassignment
Fee$15
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Exchange
Fee**
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Retention
Fee$0
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Personalized
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Original
Fee$50
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Renewal
Fee$40
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Replacement/Substitute
Fee$35
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Reassignment
Fee$15
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Exchange
Fee$50
California (CA) 1960s Legacy (VC §5004.3)Retention
Fee$38
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)
Fee
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Sequential
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Original
Fee$50
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Renewal
Fee$40
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Substitute
Fee$35
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Reassignment
Fee$15
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Retention
Fee$0
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Personalized
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Original
Fee$103
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Renewal
Fee$83
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Replacement
Fee$78
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Reassignment
Fee$58
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Exchange
Fee$103
CA Agriculture (CalAg) (VC §5156)Retention
Fee$43
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)
Fee
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Sequential
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Original
Fee$50
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Renewal
Fee$40
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Substitute (VC §9265)
Fee$20
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Reassignment
Fee$15
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Retention
Fee$0
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Personalized
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Original
Fee$103
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Renewal
Fee$83
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Replacement
Fee$43
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Reassignment
Fee$58
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Exchange
Fee$103
CA Arts Council (VC §5074)Retention
Fee$43
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)
Fee
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Sequential
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Original
Fee$50
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Renewal
Fee$40
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Substitute
Fee$35
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Reassignment
Fee$15
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Retention
Fee$40
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Personalized
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Original
Fee$103
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Renewal
Fee$83
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Replacement
Fee$78
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Reassignment
Fee$58
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Exchange
Fee$103
CA Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) (VC §5067)Retention
Fee$83
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)
Fee
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Sequential
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Original
Fee$50
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Renewal
Fee$40
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Substitute
Fee$35
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Reassignment
Fee$15
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Retention
Fee$0
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Personalized
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Original
Fee$103
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Renewal
Fee$78
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Replacement
Fee$78
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Reassignment
Fee$58
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Exchange
Fee$103
CA Firefighter (VC §5101.2)Retention
Fee$43
CA Memorial (VC §5066)
Fee
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Sequential
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Original
Fee$50
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Renewal
Fee$40
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Substitute
Fee$35
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Reassignment
Fee$15
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Retention
Fee$40
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Personalized
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Original
Fee$103
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Renewal
Fee$83
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Replacement
Fee$78
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Reassignment
Fee$58
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Exchange
Fee$103
CA Memorial (VC §5066)Retention
Fee$83
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)
Fee
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Sequential
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Original
Fee$50
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Renewal
Fee$40
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Substitute
Fee$35
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Reassignment
Fee$15
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Retention
Fee$0
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Personalized
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Original
Fee$103
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Renewal
Fee$83
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Replacement
Fee$78
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Reassignment
Fee$58
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Exchange
Fee$103
CA Museums (Snoopy) (VC §§5156 and 5160)Retention
Fee$43
Citizens Band Radio (VC §5020)
Fee
Citizens Band Radio (VC §5020)Original license plates are no longer issued. Permitted transactions are:
Citizens Band Radio (VC §5020)Renewal
Fee$15
Citizens Band Radio (VC §5020)Replacement (VC §9265)
Fee$20
Citizens Band Radio (VC §5020)Reassignment
Fee$20
Collegiate (VC §5024)
Fee
Collegiate (VC §5024)Sequential
Collegiate (VC §5024)Original
Fee$50
Collegiate (VC §5024)Renewal
Fee$40
Collegiate (VC §5024)Substitute
Fee$35
Collegiate (VC §5024)Reassignment
Fee$15
Collegiate (VC §5024)Retention
Fee$0
Collegiate (VC §5024)Personalized
Collegiate (VC §5024)Original
Fee$103
Collegiate (VC §5024)Renewal
Fee$83
Collegiate (VC §5024)Replacement
Fee$78
Collegiate (VC §5024)Reassignment
Fee$58
Collegiate (VC §5024)Exchange
Fee$103
Collegiate (VC §5024)Retention
Fee$0
Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) (VC §§5101.6 and 9105)
Fee
Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) (VC §§5101.6 and 9105)Original, Renewal, Reassignment, or Retention
Fee$0
Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) (VC §§5101.6 and 9105)Replacement (VC §9265)
Fee$20
Disabled Person Parking Placard (VC §§22511.55 and 22511.59)
Fee
Disabled Person Parking Placard (VC §§22511.55 and 22511.59)Permanent (original, replacement, or travel [temporary] placard)
Fee$0
Disabled Person Parking Placard (VC §§22511.55 and 22511.59)Renewal
Fee$0
Disabled Person Parking Placard (VC §§22511.55 and 22511.59)Temporary (except if issued for travel to a permanent placard owner)
Fee$6
Disabled Person Parking Placard (VC §§22511.55 and 22511.59)Window Decal for vehicle with wheelchair lift or carrier
Fee$0
Disabled Person Plates (VC §§5007)
Fee
Disabled Person Plates (VC §§5007)Original, Renewal, or Reassignment
Fee$0
Disabled Person Plates (VC §§5007)Substitute (VC §9265)
Fee$20
Disabled Person Plates (VC §§5007)Window Decal for vehicle with wheelchair lift or carrier
Fee$0
Disabled Veteran (VC §§5007 and 9105)
Fee
Disabled Veteran (VC §§5007 and 9105)Original, Renewal, or Reassignment
Fee$0
Disabled Veteran (VC §§5007 and 9105)Replacement (VC §9265)
Fee$20
Disabled Veteran (VC §§5007 and 9105)Window Decal for vehicle with wheelchair lift or carrier
Fee$0
Environmental (ELP) (VC §§5101, 5106 and 5108)
Fee
Environmental (ELP) (VC §§5101, 5106 and 5108)Original
Fee$53
Environmental (ELP) (VC §§5101, 5106 and 5108)Renewal
Fee$43
Environmental (ELP) (VC §§5101, 5106 and 5108)Replacement/Substitute
Fee$43
Environmental (ELP) (VC §§5101, 5106 and 5108)Reassignment
Fee$43
Environmental (ELP) (VC §§5101, 5106 and 5108)Retention
Fee$43
Ex-Prisoner of War (POW) (VC §§5101.5 and 9105)
Fee
Ex-Prisoner of War (POW) (VC §§5101.5 and 9105)Original, Renewal, or Retention
Fee$0
Ex-Prisoner of War (POW) (VC §§5101.5 and 9105)Replacement/Substitute (VC §9265)
Fee$27
Foreign Organization (Issued to TECO) (VC §5006.5)
Fee
Foreign Organization (Issued to TECO) (VC §5006.5)Original
Fee$0
Foreign Organization (Issued to TECO) (VC §5006.5)Substitute (VC §9265)
FeeNA
Gold Star Family (VC §5156 (d)(1))
Fee
Gold Star Family (VC §5156 (d)(1))Original, Renewal, or Retention
Fee$0
Gold Star Family (VC §5156 (d)(1))Substitute
Fee$15
Gold Star Family (VC §5156 (d)(1))Reassignment
Fee$35
Historical Vehicle or Horseless Carriage (VC §5004)
Fee
Historical Vehicle or Horseless Carriage (VC §5004)Original
Fee$25
Historical Vehicle or Horseless Carriage (VC §5004)Renewal
Fee$0
Historical Vehicle or Horseless Carriage (VC §5004)Substitute (VC §9265)
Fee$27
Honorary Consul (VC §5006) Plates have been discontinued
Fee
Honorary Consul (VC §5006) Plates have been discontinuedOriginal
Fee$53
Honorary Consul (VC §5006) Plates have been discontinuedRenewal
Fee$43
Honorary Consul (VC §5006) Plates have been discontinuedSubstitute
Fee$43
Honorary Consul (VC §5006) Plates have been discontinuedReassignment
Fee$43
Honorary Consul (VC §5006) Plates have been discontinuedRetention
Fee$43
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)
Fee
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Sequential
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Original
Fee$20
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Renewal
Fee$15
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Substitute
Fee$20
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Reassignment
Fee$15
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Retention
Fee$0
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Personalized
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Original
Fee$50
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Renewal
Fee$40
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Replacement
Fee$35
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Reassignment
Fee$15
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Exchange
Fee$50
Kids–Child Health and Safety Funds (VC §5072)Retention
Fee$0
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)
Fee
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Sequential
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Original
Fee$50
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Renewal
Fee$40
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Substitute
Fee$35
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Reassignment
Fee$15
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Retention
Fee$0
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Personalized
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Original
Fee$103
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Renewal
Fee$83
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Replacement
Fee$78
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Reassignment
Fee$58
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Exchange
Fee$103
Lake Tahoe Conservancy (VC §5075)Retention (VC §5106(c))
Fee$43
Legion of Valor (VC §5101.4)
Fee
Legion of Valor (VC §5101.4)Original/Renewal/Reassignment/Retention
Fee$0
Legion of Valor (VC §5101.4)Substitute Plates (VC §9265)
Fee$21
Legion of Valor (VC §5101.4)Substitute Decal (identifies type of medal)
Fee$0
Legislative (Fee Paid) (VC §5002.8)
Fee
Legislative (Fee Paid) (VC §5002.8)Original
Fee$53
Legislative (Fee Paid) (VC §5002.8)Renewal
Fee$43
Legislative (Fee Paid) (VC §5002.8)Reassignment
Fee$43
Livery (VC §§5011.5, 5011.6, and 5011.9; PUC §5371.4h) ***
Fee
Livery (VC §§5011.5, 5011.6, and 5011.9; PUC §5371.4h) ***Sequential
Livery (VC §§5011.5, 5011.6, and 5011.9; PUC §5371.4h) ***Renewal
Fee$0
Livery (VC §§5011.5, 5011.6, and 5011.9; PUC §5371.4h) ***Personalized
Livery (VC §§5011.5, 5011.6, and 5011.9; PUC §5371.4h) ***Renewal
Fee$43
*** Livery License Plates are no longer available. They cannot be ordered as originals or replacements; existing plates remain valid and can only be renewed.
Olympic Games (VC §5022)
Fee
Olympic Games (VC §5022)Original license plates are no longer issued. Permitted transactions are:
Olympic Games (VC §5022)Renewal
Fee$0
Olympic Games (VC §5022)Reassignment
Fee$12
Olympic Games (VC §5022)Retention
Fee$0
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)
Fee
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Original license plates are no longer issued. Permitted transactions are:
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Sequential
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Renewal
Fee$30
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Reassignment
Fee$15
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Retention
Fee$0
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Personalized
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Renewal
Fee$73
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Reassignment (OTC fee $4, OTC (DMV) $11, and ELP Reassignment fee $43)
Fee$58
Olympic Training Center (OTC) (VC §5023)Retention
Fee$0
Pearl Harbor Survivor (VC §5101.3)
Fee
Pearl Harbor Survivor (VC §5101.3)Original, Renewal, Reassignment, and Retention
Fee$0
Pearl Harbor Survivor (VC §5101.3)Substitute (VC §9265)
Fee$20
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)
Fee
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Sequential
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Original
Fee$50
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Renewal
Fee$40
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Substitute
Fee$35
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Reassignment
Fee$15
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Retention
Fee$0
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Personalized
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Original
Fee$103
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Renewal
Fee$83
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Replacement
Fee$78
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Reassignment
Fee$58
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Exchange
Fee$103
Pet Lover’s (VC §5156)Retention
Fee$43
Press Photographer (VC §5008)
Fee
Press Photographer (VC §5008)Original
Fee$20
Press Photographer (VC §5008)Renewal
Fee$0
Press Photographer (VC §5008)Reassignment
Fee$12
Purple Heart Recipient (VC §5101.8)
Fee
Purple Heart Recipient (VC §5101.8)Original, Renewal, Reassignment and Retention
Year of Manufacture (YOM) (VC §5004.5)Reassignment
Fee$12
Year of Manufacture (YOM) (VC §5004.5)Retention
Fee$20
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)
Fee
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Sequential
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Original
Fee$50
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Renewal
Fee$40
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Substitute
Fee$35
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Reassignment
Fee$15
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Retention
Fee$0
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Personalized
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Original
Fee$103
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Renewal
Fee$83
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Replacement
Fee$78
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Reassignment
Fee$58
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Exchange
Fee$65
Yosemite Foundation (VC §5064)Retention
Fee$43
Vehicle License Fees (VLF) (CR&TC §§10751, 10752, and 10753.5)
A VLF is imposed on vehicles subject to registration under the California Vehicle Code (VC) based on the market value of the vehicle as determined by the department.
Historical Vehicles VLF (CR&TC §10753.5)—Vehicles of historic value/interest, which are issued Horseless Carriage or Historical Vehicle License Plates, are subject to an annual $2 VLF.
Type of Vessel TransactionOriginal (other than nonresident) *
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold in an even-numbered year
$37
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$29
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold in odd-numbered year
$65
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$49
Type of Vessel TransactionPenalty
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold in an even-numbered year
$10
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$10
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold in an odd-numbered year
$25
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$25
Type of Vessel TransactionNonresident *
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold or due in an even-numbered year
$65
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$57
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold or due in an odd-numbered year
$93
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$77
Type of Vessel TransactionPenalty
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold or due in an even-numbered year
$24
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$24
Type of Vessel Transaction—Sold or due in an odd-numbered year
$39
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$39
Type of Vessel TransactionRenewal
Type of Vessel Transaction—Biennial renewal (due in odd-numbered years)
$36
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$20
Type of Vessel Transaction• Penalty
$10
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$10
Type of Vessel TransactionTransfer (except between vessel dealers)
Type of Vessel Transaction—All vessels
$15
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$15
Type of Vessel TransactionPenalty
$8
Quagga Exempt Vessel Fees**$8
*Fees include original vessel fee or original non-resident fee, vessel renewal fee, alternative fuel/technology fee, and Quagga Mussel fee, if due.
**The following registered vessels are exempt from the Quagga Mussel fee:
Vessels used only in marine waters.
Annual exempt youth group (type license code V6).
Annual exempt government (type license code V7).
CF numbers issued to dealers (type license code V3).
CF numbers issued to manufacturers (type license code V4).
Other Vessel Related Fees
Fee
Other Vessel Related FeesReplacement ownership certificate
Fee$15
Other Vessel Related FeesReplacement certificate of number
Fee$15
Other Vessel Related FeesSubstitute vessel sticker
Fee$15
Other Vessel Related FeesSubstitute Quagga Mussel Fee Paid sticker
Fee$16
Other Vessel Related FeesQuagga Mussel Fee Paid sticker (conversion from exempt to fee paid)
Fee$16
Other Vessel Related FeesVessel repossession fee
Fee$15
Other Vessel Related FeesHistorical vessel plaque
Fee$20
Other Vessel Related FeesTransfer on death beneficiary
Fee$10
Weight Fee (VC §9400)
A weight fee based on the vehicle’s unladen weight and number of axles is imposed on commercial vehicles (trucks, pickups, and some trailers).
Weight Fees for Commercial Vehicles With a Declared Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 10,000 Pounds or Less (Effective 01/01/2002) (VC §9400)
The weight fees in this section shall be paid in addition to any other registration fees for the registration of any commercial vehicle that operates with unladen weight.
Weight fees for pickup trucks and electric vehicles are calculated under this section.
Whenever a camper is temporarily attached to a motor vehicle designed to transport property, the motor vehicle shall be subject to the fees in this section. The camper shall be deemed to be a load and the fees shall be based on the unladen weight of the motor vehicle without the camper.
Electric Vehicles designed, used, or maintained as described:
Unladen Weight in Pounds
Fee
Unladen Weight in Pounds0 – 5,999
Fee$87
Unladen Weight in Pounds6000 – 9,999
Fee$266
Unladen Weight in Pounds10,000 or more
Fee$358
Motor Vehicles With No More Than Two Axles
Unladen Weight in Pounds
Code
Fee
Unladen Weight in Pounds0 – 1,999
CodeA
Fee$8
Unladen Weight in Pounds2,000 – 2,999
CodeB
Fee$8
Unladen Weight in Pounds3,000 – 4,000
CodeC
Fee$24
Unladen Weight in Pounds4,001 – 5,000
CodeD
Fee$80
Unladen Weight in Pounds5,001 – 6,000
CodeE
Fee$154
Unladen Weight in Pounds6,001 – 7,000
CodeF
Fee$204
Unladen Weight in Pounds7,001 – 8,000
CodeG
Fee$257
Unladen Weight in Pounds8,001 – 9,000
CodeH
Fee$308
Unladen Weight in Pounds9,001 – 10,000
CodeJ
Fee$360
Motor Vehicles With Three or More Axles
Unladen Weight in Pounds
Code
Fee
Unladen Weight in Pounds0 – 1,999
CodeA
FeeNo Fee
Unladen Weight in Pounds2,000 – 3,000
CodeB
Fee$43
Unladen Weight in Pounds3,001 – 4,000
CodeC
Fee$77
Unladen Weight in Pounds4,001 – 5,000
CodeD
Fee$154
Unladen Weight in Pounds5,001 – 6,000
CodeE
Fee$231
Unladen Weight in Pounds6,001 – 7,000
CodeF
Fee$308
Unladen Weight in Pounds7,001 – 8,000
CodeG
Fee$385
Unladen Weight in Pounds8,001 – 9,000
CodeH
Fee$462
Unladen Weight in Pounds9,001 – 10,000
CodeJ
Fee$539
Prorated Unladen Weight Fee Multiples
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN$8
FEB$7
MAR$7
APR$6
MAY$5
JUN$5
JUL$4
AUG$3
SEP$3
OCT$2
NOV$1
DEC$1
JAN$24
FEB$22
MAR$20
APR$18
MAY$16
JUN$14
JUL$12
AUG$10
SEP$8
OCT$6
NOV$4
DEC$2
JAN$43
FEB$39
MAR$36
APR$32
MAY$29
JUN$25
JUL$22
AUG$18
SEP$14
OCT$11
NOV$7
DEC$4
JAN$77
FEB$71
MAR$64
APR$58
MAY$51
JUN$45
JUL$39
AUG$32
SEP$26
OCT$19
NOV$13
DEC$6
JAN$80
FEB$73
MAR$67
APR$60
MAY$53
JUN$47
JUL$40
AUG$33
SEP$27
OCT$20
NOV$13
DEC$7
JAN$87
FEB$80
MAR$72
APR$65
MAY$58
JUN$51
JUL$43
AUG$36
SEP$29
OCT$22
NOV$14
DEC$7
JAN$154
FEB$141
MAR$128
APR$116
MAY$103
JUN$90
JUL$77
AUG$64
SEP$51
OCT$39
NOV$26
DEC$13
JAN$204
FEB$187
MAR$170
APR$153
MAY$136
JUN$118
JUL$102
AUG$85
SEP$68
OCT$51
NOV$34
DEC$17
JAN$231
FEB$212
MAR$193
APR$173
MAY$154
JUN$135
JUL$116
AUG$96
SEP$77
OCT$58
NOV$39
DEC$19
JAN$257
FEB$236
MAR$214
APR$193
MAY$171
JUN$150
JUL$128
AUG$107
SEP$86
OCT$64
NOV$43
DEC$21
JAN$266
FEB$244
MAR$222
APR$199
MAY$177
JUN$155
JUL$133
AUG$111
SEP$89
OCT$66
NOV$44
DEC$22
JAN$308
FEB$282
MAR$257
APR$231
MAY$205
JUN$180
JUL$154
AUG$128
SEP$103
OCT$77
NOV$51
DEC$26
JAN$358
FEB$328
MAR$298
APR$268
MAY$239
JUN$209
JUL$179
AUG$149
SEP$119
OCT$89
NOV$60
DEC$30
JAN$360
FEB$330
MAR$300
APR$270
MAY$240
JUN$210
JUL$180
AUG$150
SEP$120
OCT$90
NOV$60
DEC$30
JAN$385
FEB$353
MAR$321
APR$289
MAY$257
JUN$225
JUL$193
AUG$160
SEP$128
OCT$96
NOV$64
DEC$32
JAN$462
FEB$424
MAR$385
APR$347
MAY$308
JUN$270
JUL$231
AUG$193
SEP$154
OCT$116
NOV$77
DEC$39
JAN$539
FEB$494
MAR$449
APR$404
MAY$359
JUN$314
JUL$270
AUG$225
SEP$180
OCT$135
NOV$90
DEC$45
Weight Fees for Commercial Vehicles With a Declared Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Over 10,000 Pounds (VC §9400.1)
Commercial Vehicle Registration Act (CVRA) Fees—CVRA fees are due to register commercial motor vehicles operated independantly or in combination with a declared GVW of 10,001 pounds or more. In addition to the CVRA fees, registration fee, and Vehicle License Fee (VLF), these vehicles are subject to:
The CVRA motor vehicle fee is $122. Do not prorate this fee.
The Cargo Theft Inderdiction Program fee of $3 fee. Do not prorate this fee.
The CHP CVRA fee of $36. (Reference: .0215).
CVRA Fees—The fees shown below include the CVRA motor vehicle fee:
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds
Fee
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds10,001–15,000
Fee$332
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds15,001–20,000
Fee$447
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds20,001–26,000
Fee$546
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds26,001–30,000
Fee$586
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds30,001–35,000
Fee$801
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds35,001–40,000
Fee$937
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds40,001–45,000
Fee$1,028
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds45,001–50,000
Fee$1,161
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds50,001–54,999
Fee$1,270
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds55,000–60,000
Fee$1,431
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds60,001–65,000
Fee$1,562
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds65,001–70,000
Fee$1,701
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds70,001–75,000
Fee$2,004
Gross Vehicle Weight Range in Pounds75,001–80,000
Fee$2,064
Prorated CVRA Fee —The JAN column reflects the full-year weight fee and the $122 CVRA motor vehicle fee. However, the FEB through DEC columns reflect the prorated amount after deducting the $122 CVRA motor vehicle fee from the full year fee (the CVRA fee cannot be prorated). Add the $122 to the prorated fee.
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
$332
FEB
$193
MAR
$175
APR
$158
MAY
$140
JUN
$123
JUL
$105
AUG
$88
SEP
$70
OCT
$53
NOV
$35
DEC$18
JAN
$447
FEB
$298
MAR
$271
APR
$244
MAY
$217
JUN
$190
JUL
$163
AUG
$135
SEP
$108
OCT
$81
NOV
$54
DEC$27
JAN
$546
FEB
$389
MAR
$353
APR
$318
MAY
$283
JUN
$247
JUL
$212
AUG
$177
SEP
$141
OCT
$106
NOV
$71
DEC$35
JAN
$586
FEB
$425
MAR
$387
APR
$348
MAY
$309
JUN
$271
JUL
$232
AUG
$193
SEP
$155
OCT
$116
NOV
$77
DEC$39
JAN
$801
FEB
$622
MAR
$566
APR
$509
MAY
$453
JUN
$396
JUL
$340
AUG
$283
SEP
$226
OCT
$170
NOV
$113
DEC$57
JAN
$937
FEB
$747
MAR
$679
APR
$611
MAY
$543
JUN
$475
JUL
$408
AUG
$340
SEP
$272
OCT
$204
NOV
$136
DEC$68
JAN
$1028
FEB
$831
MAR
$755
APR
$680
MAY
$604
JUN
$529
JUL
$453
AUG
$378
SEP
$302
OCT
$227
NOV
$151
DEC$76
JAN
$1161
FEB
$952
MAR
$866
APR
$779
MAY
$693
JUN
$606
JUL
$520
AUG
$433
SEP
$346
OCT
$260
NOV
$173
DEC$87
JAN
$1270
FEB
$1052
MAR
$957
APR
$861
MAY
$765
JUN
$670
JUL
$574
AUG
$478
SEP
$383
OCT
$287
NOV
$191
DEC$96
JAN
$1431
FEB
$1200
MAR
$1091
APR
$982
MAY
$873
JUN
$764
JUL
$655
AUG
$545
SEP
$436
OCT
$327
NOV
$218
DEC$109
JAN
$1562
FEB
$1320
MAR
$1200
APR
$1080
MAY
$960
JUN
$840
JUL
$720
AUG
$600
SEP
$480
OCT
$360
NOV
$240
DEC$120
JAN
$1701
FEB
$1447
MAR
$1316
APR
$1184
MAY
$1053
JUN
$921
JUL
$790
AUG
$658
SEP
$526
OCT
$395
NOV
$263
DEC$132
JAN
$2004
FEB
$1725
MAR
$1568
APR
$1412
MAY
$1255
JUN
$1098
JUL
$941
AUG
$784
SEP
$627
OCT
$471
NOV
$314
DEC$157
JAN
$2064
FEB
$1780
MAR
$1618
APR
$1457
MAY
$1295
JUN
$1133
JUL
$971
AUG
$809
SEP
$647
OCT
$486
NOV
$324
DEC$162
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