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Frequently Asked Questions
General questionsPricing and paymentRegistration renewal tags and stickersTitle transfersMoving permitsSuspended or delinquent registrationNew California residents and out-of-state vehiclesPlanned Non-Op address changes and special casesShipping pickup and supportTroubleshooting
Yes. EZPayDMV can help you renew your California vehicle registration online or in person. Customers can start a registration renewal through EZPayDMV’s online system or visit one of its office locations for help with the process. EZPayDMV states that customers can register a vehicle or vessel from anywhere online or at its offices.
Yes. Many registration renewals can be completed online without visiting an office. To renew online, you will generally need your vehicle information, payment method, and any DMV-required items, such as proof of insurance or smog certification if required. EZPayDMV says its online platform allows customers to complete the registration process without a DMV trip.
EZPayDMV offers fast processing, fast shipment of stickers and plates, and digital email delivery of registration cards. Exact timing can depend on the type of transaction, DMV requirements, shipping method, and whether anything is missing, such as smog certification, insurance verification, or unpaid citations. EZPayDMV says its platform can complete registration processing in just a few minutes and offers fast shipment of stickers and plates.
Yes. EZPayDMV offers digital email delivery of registration cards for eligible registration transactions. EZPayDMV also notes that updated registration cards are downloadable through its online system for address changes, or handed to customers in person at its offices.
Yes. EZPayDMV can help with late, delinquent, or suspended registration issues. If your registration is suspended because of an insurance lapse, EZPayDMV says it can help reinstate your vehicle registration once you provide valid proof of insurance. Same-day reinstatement may be available during DMV business hours, depending on the situation.
Yes, EZPayDMV can help you renew or post fees before additional penalties build up. If your registration is due, renewing as early as possible is the best way to avoid late fees. If your vehicle requires a smog check and you need more time, EZPayDMV says you can post fees with them to help avoid penalties. The California DMV also says that when smog is required, you may still pay registration fees to avoid late fees, but you will not receive the new registration or year sticker until DMV receives the smog information.
If your registration requires a smog check, the smog certification must be completed and reported to the DMV before your registration can be finalized. EZPayDMV notes that smog certifications are required periodically for registration and are valid for 90 days after the passing certification date. The DMV also states that if smog certification is required, your renewal will not be completed until that requirement is satisfied.
Yes. If your smog check failed or you need more time, EZPayDMV says you can post your registration fees with them to help avoid penalties. EZPayDMV also states that it provides a free moving permit when you post fees with them. Keep in mind that posting fees does not complete the renewal by itself. If a smog certification is required, the DMV must receive passing smog information before issuing the new registration and year sticker.
Yes. EZPayDMV can help replace lost, stolen, or damaged stickers, plates, and registration cards. EZPayDMV lists “replacing lost or stolen stickers/plates/registration card” as a service, with a standard service fee of $40, not including DMV fees, state taxes, shipping, or other applicable charges.
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