The U.S. state of California first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants had to provide their own license plates for display until 1914, when the state began to supply plates. In 1956, the U.S. states and Canadian provinces came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor ... read more
How to Register Your Vehicle in California. Visit a local CA DMV office. Present proof of ownership and a smog certificate. Provide proof of your ID and car insurance. Complete a Application for Title or Registration (Form REG 343). Pay the $58 registration fee, $25 CHP fee, Transportation Improvement fee, title fees, and taxes. read more
New, Out-of-State, or Vehicles Never Registered in California. Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator; What You Need to Know When Buying a Car; What You Need to Know Before Buying a Vehicle from Out of State read more
How to Register Your Vehicle in California. Visit a local CA DMV office. Present proof of ownership and a smog certificate. Provide proof of your ID and car insurance. Complete a Application for Title or Registration (Form REG 343). Pay the $56 registration fee, $24 CHP fee, title fees, and taxes. read more