California DMV Registration Service Fees

Working with California Vehicle Plates saves you time, eliminates confusion, and removes the need to wait at the DMV. While our service fees are higher than doing it yourself, most clients find the time savings and convenience well worth it.

CVP service fees · DMV charges are separate

ServiceCVP Service Fee
Vehicle Registration Renewal$65.00
Vehicle Registration for Commercial$75.00
Replacement Registration Card$45.00
Replacement Registration Sticker$45.00
Replacement License Plates$75.00
Each additional replacement itemAdd $10.00
Need more than one? Pay the highest item, then $10 for each additional item. Example: plates and a sticker together are $85. Plates, sticker, and registration card together are $95.
Vehicle Status Change to/from Non Operational$75.00
Vehicle Status Change to Junk$100.00
Ownership Transfer for Personal Vehicle (CA)$125.00
Out of State Registration$250.00
Out-of-State Registration with Smog Appointment$275.00
Title Replacement$125.00
Lienholder Change$75.00
VIN Verification, In Office$125.00
VIN Verification, Mobile within 10 Miles of Office$175.00
Vessel Registration Services$150.00
Off-Road Vehicle Registration Services$125.00
Off-highway vehicle registration only. We do not provide street-legal conversions or on-highway registration for off-road vehicles.

Understand your total

Your total = CVP service fee + applicable DMV fees, taxes, and penalties + postage if mailed.

The table lists our service charges. California Vehicle Plates is an authorized California DMV business partner and independent registration service. We review your vehicle and transaction before confirming the total.

When your fee needs individual review

Commercial ownership transfers, multiple transfers, salvage work, and title corrections require a review. The $75 commercial registration fee applies to commercial renewal; it is not a commercial title-transfer price.

Payment and delivery

  • Accepted: cash, Zelle, Venmo, debit card, and credit card.
  • Not accepted: personal checks, business checks, or money orders.
  • Pickup: no additional charge for in-office pickup.
  • Mailing: postage is added when documents, plates, or stickers are mailed.

Get the right fee for your transaction

Start a request with your vehicle and service details. We’ll review eligibility, identify any missing information, and explain the charges before processing.