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If you need to register a vehicle for use on California roadways, waterways, or trailways, you’ve come to the right place.

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

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Renew Your License or ID It’s important to renew driver’s licenses, ID cards, and provisional instruction permits before they expire. The expiration date is noted on the card.

DMV Fee Calculators To help people plan for registration-related fees, DMV provides vehicle registration fee calculators. These fee calculators can help you: Determine registration fees for …

A California driver’s license (DL) is a card which gives you permission to operate a motor vehicle. A DL includes your true full name, birthdate, mailing address, signature, photograph, and …

If you are age 70+ and renewing your driver’s license, you might not need to take a test. Check your renewal notice to be sure. If you are required to pass a knowledge test, select …

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