3845 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Get Your Replacement In-Person Today
Receive your replacement immediately at our location.
We ensure all forms are completed accurately to avoid delays.
Get service without leaving your car for ultimate convenience.
We accept Zelle, cash, credit, check, debit, and more— with no hidden fees.
Stay in your car and let us take care of everything quickly and efficiently.
In-Person Replacement (Same-Day Service at Tags Clinic)
• This law requires a valid year and month sticker to be displayed on your vehicle’s
license plate.
• If your sticker is missing, law enforcement has probable cause to pull you over.
• Even if you have valid registration, you can still receive a citation if your sticker is missing.
Replacing your sticker immediately helps you avoid unnecessary fines or legal issues.
• Mail-in requests can take 3-4 weeks for processing.
• If your sticker or registration card was stolen, delays may occur due to additional
verification.
• To avoid delays, visit Tags Clinic for same-day service.
• CVC 4454(a) requires vehicle owners to keep a valid registration card in their
vehicle at all times.
• CVC 4462 VC states that providing false or invalid proof of registration is a
misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Replacing your registration card at Tags Clinic ensures you always have legal proof of
registration.
• If you do not have a valid registration card, you may be cited for failure to provide proof
of registration.
• If processed through Tags Clinic, you receive your replacement instantly.
• If mailed through the DMV, expect 3-4 weeks for processing.
• For next-day shipping, expedited options are available at our location.
Yes. Not having a valid registration card in your vehicle is a violation of CVC 4454(a) and
may result in a citation.
Once a replacement registration or sticker is issued, the old one becomes invalid. It should
be destroyed or returned to the DMV.
Yes. At Tags Clinic, we can update your DMV records and issue your replacement on the
same day.
Yes. When you replace your registration card at Tags Clinic, you receive a free digital e-
Card that can be printed or displayed on your mobile device.
3845 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Get Your Replacement In-Person Today
(619)-777-3029
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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.
