How much is a license plate in california?

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Renew a License Plate in California. To renew your license plate, you must renew your vehicle registration. The CA DMV requires you renew your registration once every year. When you renew, you will receive an updated year decal that you MUST affix to your license plate. NOTE: A smog check may be required for renewal. read more

You must also pay a $16 replacement fee and a $1 reflectorized license plate fee (other fees may apply) when submitting your application. If you have damaged license plates or if only one license plate has been stolen, you must surrender them to DMV officials. read more