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Renewing registration
For online, kiosk, phone or mail renewals. DMV offices don't offer counter service for renewals.
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Your plate number
It's on your renewal notice too.
Last 5 digits of your VIN
On your registration card or the dashboard by the windshield.
Insurance on the car
DMV checks this electronically.
Smog certification on file
Only if it applies
Only if your notice says it's required. The station sends it to DMV.
Payment
Card, debit or checking account online. Cards carry a 1.95% fee.
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