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License Plate Sizes. Automobile, commercial, and trailer license plates are 12″ x 6″. Motorcycle license plates 7″ x 4″ (plates issued prior to July 1, 1970, are 8″ x 5″). Identification plates issued to vehicles not bearing automobile, commercial, trailer, or motorcycle plates are 7″ x 4″ (plates issued prior to January 1, 1981 ...
Order Personalized Plates online or mail a completed Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) form to the DMV at the address on the bottom of the form with the appropriate fee.
Once you have chosen a desired plate(s), see the Motor Vehicle Registrations page to learn how to apply for a license plate and registration. The department’s License Plates Rate Chart (HSMV form 83140) may help you with estimating total fees.
Original License Plate Application—the following must be submitted online at dmv.ca.gov: Before a license plate reservation can be processed, the applicant must complete a Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) form. The REG 17 must: Be completed in the same name as the reservation.
Get, tranfser, or return vehicle license plates. See info about lost or stolen, damaged, custom or personalized plates.
To apply for a personalized license plate, complete the Application for Personalized License Plate (HSMV form 83043) and bring it to a local office for processing. Before applying, you can use the Personalized License Plate Inquiry service to determine if your desired configuration is available.
Personalized license plates in California can be ordered online and take up to 8 to 12 weeks for processing and delivery. License plates can only be ordered by a registered owner and the plate you order must be registered to an California vehicle at the time of issuance.
