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California Vanity Plate Checker

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California Vanity Plate Rules

  • 2-7 characters allowed
  • Cannot substitute numbers for letters
  • $103 initial, $83 renewal
  • Strict content validation

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California Plate Info

Initial Fee$103
Annual Renewal$83/year
Max Characters7
AllowedLetters, numbers, and spaces
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  • •California has the most registered vehicles in the US
  • •Environmental plates fund clean air programs

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