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 …

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

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 …

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.

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

For commercial license plates, use the automobile license plate chart and the additional information below to verify license plates issued from the 1930s through 1980.

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 …

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

Before you begin… Be ready to log into your MyDMV account or create one. You will need access to a phone for authentication. Have your license plate number handy. AND one of the …