What does it mean when you get an error message at the DMV?
B. CLEARING INQUIRY REQUIRED – This error message means your DMV fees have been paid, except you can not yet receive your new sticker and registration card. There is a requirement which you must fulfill before your renewal is finalized. Usually the DMV is awaiting proof of a smog check (most common) and/or liability insurance.
What does it mean when your DMV says your registration has not been processed?
C. DMV RECORDS INDICATE FEES ARE DUE – Should our system calculate and display renewal fees, and assuming you’ve given it enough time between making your DMV payment and using our DMV registration status tool, we can safely say the DMV did not received your payment and your vehicle’s registration renewal was not processed.
What happens if your check never makes it to the DMV?
If our system indicates registration fees are still owed, there is a good chance that your check (or money order) never made it to the DMV. Insufficient funds will result in the same scenario too, and unfortunately you won’t be officially notified for at least 30 days after the check has bounced.
What to do if your vehicle registration number does not match?
If the vehicle information displayed does not match the vehicle you wish to renew, choose the “Re-enter plate number” button or the “Cancel” button to exit the online renewal process. If the vehicle information displayed matches the vehicle you wish to renew, press the “Continue” button.
What happens if your car is out of date in California?
You may be stopped and given a citation which can only be cleared by reregistering. If the car is far enough out of date it may be impounded and you can not get it out until you reregister. The longer your car is out of registration the more it will cost you to reregister. (California goes up to a180% penalty.)
What happens if you dont have a car registration?
Failure to follow these rules can result in both traffic citations and administrative penalties. These items, which police typically ask for when they pull over a motorist, are: Valid vehicle registration. Failure to keep physical copies of these documents in your car at all times can lead to a traffic citation and hefty fines.
What to do if your car registration has expired?
Take your expired registration renewal notice, proof of valid liability insurance and completed inspection report to the county tax office. You will also need to pay the registration fee, which includes a penalty because your registration has expired.