Re: vin id

Posted by HH56 On 2015/5/9 12:29:06

If it is the plate that came with the car then it should be possible to use them -- but I think there is a special fee and form and the number can't have been later reissued with another series plate so may need research..

You might have to make an appointment with DMV or use their call line to speak to a live person and explain to a supervisor. May need to show them what you have and want to do and have them clear the number. If any special fees were not paid they could be hanging things up. I think old plates come under the specialty category like the save the whales and parks and all those various money makers.

I ran into that fee problem when taking the 47 from non-op to regular status. The renewal form just said send the normal renewal $$ to license the car again. No where did it mention an administrative fee or how much extra was also required so renewal was denied. Once I sat on hold for an hour or two and got a live person on line she said there was an extra fee needed and once that was received the registration would process. I sent the extra and received stickers a few days later.