When you purchase a California Arts Plate you’ll help create a state of innovation and ensure that California continues to be a world leader in creative and innovative industries for generations to come. Proceeds from the California Arts Plate help the California Arts Council put arts programs in California schools and local communities — a great cause that you can be proud to support.
Drivers in California can purchase standard-number plates through the DMV for $50 with an annual $40 renewal fee. Drivers who choose to enhance the plate with personalized letters and numbers may do so for $103 with an annual $83 renewal fee. Arts Plate sales and renewal fees may be tax deductible for individuals and businesses.
From the DMV: If ordering a sequential plate, please have available the registration card for the vehicle receiving the plate. Sequential plates will be mailed to the most current address reported to DMV for the vehicle receiving the plate. If ordering a personalized plate as a gift, please be prepared to provide recipient's name, address, phone number, and DMV field office for plate pick-up.
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Sequential Plate
Initial Cost: $50.00
Annual Renew Fee: $40.00
Personalized Plate
Initial Cost: $103.00
Annual Renew Fee: $83.00