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How do I transfer a personalized license plate in California?
Complete a Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) form indicating that you want to reassign the license plates to another vehicle, hold the license plates for future use, or release interest in the license plates. If you are retaining license plates for future use, most have an annual retention fee.
How do I check to see if a personalized license plate is available in CA?
Checking the Availability of California License Plates
- Call the California Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-800-777-0133.
- Ask to speak to an associate regarding the availability of a vanity plate.
- Tell the associate the exact combination of letters and numbers that you wish to check.
Can I keep my personalized license plate when I sell my car in California?
A personalized license plate owner may remove and retain his/her license plates without reassigning them to another vehicle provided the license plate retention fee is paid each year (CVC §5106(b)).
What is the most common type of plate you have at home?
Ceramic. Ceramic plates are perhaps the most common type of plate that people use on a daily basis. These types of plates are incredibly useful and can be used for many years without any problem.
How much is a customized license plate?
According to the Western Cape’s pricing guidelines, a plate with six digits or letters in the province will cost R2,000. However, this rises to R10,000 for a plate with a single alpha or numeric character.
Can you transfer license plates from one car to another California?
California license plates are issued to vehicles and not individuals and they are usually transferred to the new owner if the vehicle is sold. In some cases, the owner may wish to retain his license plates. He or she will be required to visit one of the DMV offices and submit a written application for this to occur.
How much does it cost to transfer license plates in California?
Fee Type | Fee Amount |
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Replacement plate and/or sticker | $23 |
Repossession | $10 |
– Penalty | $10 |
Transfer | $23 |