License plates verify that your vehicle is registered, identify the type of registration you have, and help connect vehicles to their owners. Here’s what you need to know about our requirements …

For gift, renewal, retention, replacement, conversion or transfer, complete and submit Special Interest License Plates Application (REG 17) (PDF). Have the registration card for the vehicle …

License plates, decals, and placards help identify vehicle owners, show proof of registration, grant driving and parking privileges, and more.

You must replace your license plates and registration stickers immediately if they’re lost, stolen, damaged, or made illegible in any way. Here’s how you request replacement or substitute …

Special interest license plates are available for autos, commercial vehicles, trailers, and motorcycles. They’re a great way to support a cause you care about.

Before you begin: You will need the vehicle’s license plate number, the last 3 digits of the vehicle identification number (VIN), and you must be the registered owner on record. Check whether …

Environmental License Plates are the standard California plates, which do not have graphics, and are only available with personalized configurations. View available plates online.

When ready for pick up, your new personalized plates must be assigned to a vehicle currently registered or leased in your name (cannot be on Planned Non-Operation status).

A California Certificate of Title is an official document that identifies the legal owner of a vehicle and contains important vehicle identification information.

The availability of the license plate selection you reserve on this site is subject to final approval by DMV.