Registration renewals can vary based on circumstances. Before you begin:
Find out if you are eligible to use DMV’s online vehicle registration renewal system. (If you are eligible, it will be faster to renew through that system than through DMV Virtual Field Office.)
If you find you are ineligible for the DMV online renewal system or placing your commercial vehicle on partial year registration (PYR), you may use DMV Virtual Office instead. Gather the following information / documents in order to use DMV Virtual Field Office:
- Your license plate number
- The last 5 digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) or hull identification number (HIN) for a vessel/boat
- A renewal notice confirming your current address
- Smog inspection certification (if needed)
The DMV Virtual Field Office is designed for more complex transactions that would normally require a DMV Field Office visit. It is an interactive transaction with a DMV agent, conducted via email, phone, or chat.
