Expired Registration Fees in the state of California are not lenient. One must pay their renewal fees on or before the expiration date that is displayed on the current registration card pertaining to the owner of the said vehicle. If the individual does not pay their registration/ renewal fees, they will receive penalties in accordance with the Vehicle Code Sections 9552-9554, which states that the longer the payment is deferred, the greater the dues will be.
Vehicle Code 9552-9554
If payment is late (VEHICLE CODE 9552-9554)
The Penalty will be the sum of:
Registration Late Fee
CHP Late Fee
1-10 days
10% of the vehicle license fee due that year
10% of the weight fee due that year
$10
$10
11-30 days
20% of the vehicle license fee due that year
20% of the weight fee due that year
$15
$15
31 days- 1 year
60% of the vehicle license fee due that year
60% of the weight fee due that year
$30
$30
More than 1 year- 2years
80% of the vehicle license fee due that year
80% of the weight fee due that year
$50
$50
More than 2 years
160% of the vehicle license fee due that year
160% of the weight fee due that year
$100
$100
If you happen to lose your registration renewal notice, make sure to call us in order to determine what fees are due, what documents are required, and what payment options are available. When you call us, we will also be able to tell you if you have any expired registration fees due.