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Instantly check your DMV registration status and fees.
We ensure your records are accurate and up-to-date.
We provide a quick and hassle-free alternative.
We accept Zelle, cash, credit, check, debit, and more— with no hidden fees.
Get service without leaving your car for ultimate convenience.
• Your renewal payment has been processed, but your new registration card and sticker
have not arrived.
• If it has been over three weeks, your registration was likely lost in the mail.
• Visit Tags Clinic to order a replacement registration and sticker immediately.
• If you paid through NeedTags, contact customer support for a free replacement within
30 days.
• A recent transaction was made on your DMV record, preventing further updates until
the next day.
• This may be due to a registration renewal, ownership transfer, or a smog check
update.
• Wait 24 hours and check your registration status again.
• Your fees have been paid, but a requirement must be fulfilled before you receive your
new registration.
• The most common reasons include:
o Smog check not completed
o Proof of insurance missing
• Complete the required action (smog check, insurance verification).
• Visit Tags Clinic to confirm what is needed and finalize your renewal.
• Your payment was not received by the DMV, and your registration is still
outstanding.
• If you mailed a check or money order, it may have been lost.
• If you paid by check, verify whether it has been cashed.
• Cancel the lost check and visit Tags Clinic to pay your fees immediately.
• Avoid further penalties by renewing as soon as possible.
• Your registration renewal is complete, and you do not owe any additional fees.
• Your new tags should arrive within three weeks.
• If your tags are missing, request a replacement registration card and sticker at Tags Clinic.
• Your vehicle has an outstanding emissions recall and requires manufacturer repair.
• A Proof of Correction document must be submitted to the DMV before your renewal
can be finalized.
• Contact your vehicle manufacturer to complete the required emissions repair.
• Obtain a Proof of Correction form and submit it to the DMV.
• There are unpaid parking or toll violations on record.
• These citations must be resolved before registration can be renewed.
• Contact the DMV at (800) 777-0133 to resolve outstanding citations.
• Visit Tags Clinic to check if additional fines need to be paid.
• Your registration fees exceed the online processing limit and must be paid in person.
• Schedule an appointment at a local DMV field office or visit Tags Clinic for assistance.
• Your vehicle’s weight classification is incorrect and needs correction.
• Contact the DMV at (800) 777-0133 to update your vehicle’s information.
If it has been over three weeks, your tags may have been lost in the mail.
• Check your registration status using our tool. • If payment was processed, request a replacement sticker and registration card at Tags Clinic.
We ensure your records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Verify if your check was cashed by your bank. • If not, cancel the check and pay your fees at Tags Clinic to avoid penalties.
Your smog check or insurance verification may still be pending.
• Confirm whether a smog check or insurance proof is required. • Visit Tags Clinic to resolve outstanding issues immediately.
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Tags Clinic is authorized by the California DMV to offer DMV services on their behalf. We charge fees for added benefits like same-day pickup, next-day delivery, and expert assistance from Dr. DMV. Standard DMV services are available directly from the DMV at no cost. We are not the DMV.
