How do I find out if a personalized plate is available in California?

Visit the California Personalized Plate Website to see if your personalized message is available and then follow the instructions to order online OR. Complete a Personalized California License Plate Application form.

How much are black license plates in California?

The new plates, which will cost $50, can be ordered by anyone, regardless of their car’s age. Black plates can be personalized, like other plates, and plates will also be available for motorcycles.

What license plates are available in California?

Here are the different types of license plates:

• Standard license plates.
• Special interest license plates (arts, kids, environment, etc.).
• Special license plates (recognition, historical, occupational, legislative, etc.).
• Decals and placards (bicycles, disabled person parking, etc.).

How do I get California license plates?

To register, head to the DMV and submit:

1. A Completed Application for Title or Registration (Form REG 343).
2. The Vehicle’s Out-of-State Title.
3. The Vehicle’s Out-of-State Registration.
4. Proof of Insurance.
5. A Valid Smog Certificate.
6. Payment for Fees (see “Fees” below).

How do I know if the personalized configuration I want is available?

Calling the DMV

1. Write down on a piece of paper the message you want on your vanity plate. Call your area’s DMV office.
2. Ask the DMV representative to perform a search through your state’s license plate records to see if your vanity plate message is available. Provide the representative your vanity plate message.

How long does it take to receive personalized plates in California?

about 8-12 weeks
Personalized license plates are available for pickup in about 8-12 weeks after being ordered online or mailed and processed by DMV. You will be notified by mail when your personalized license plates are ready for pick up.

How do I get a blue license plate in California?

For the state of California to issue these plates, 7,500 of each design must be ordered. As of this writing, 6,820 black, 1,705 yellow, and 1,353 blue plates have been ordered from the Department of Motor Vehicles. As soon as the number reaches 7,500, that plate will go into production.

How much do California special interest plates cost?

Most special plates cost $50 extra initially and $40 to renew each year. There is an additional $98 charge to have a plate personalized with letters and numbers spelling out a word or message; those plates cost an additional $78 to renew.

What color license plates are available in California?

There are three styles available: black with yellow lettering, yellow with black lettering, and blue with yellow lettering. The original stamping plates were recovered from Folsom Prison, so the plates will have the original fonts, but California law states that all plates must have reflective paint.

How much does a California license plate cost?

Miscellaneous Registration and Service Fees

Can you register a car online California?

In California, online car registration can only be used for cars that are currently registered in California and have been within the past year. If you are looking to register a car from out of state or looking to register a car that has not been registered in over a year, you will need to go to the DMV.