Understanding DMV Renewal Fees and Processes

Why Your Renewal Fee Was Not Collected

The DMV may not collect renewal fees if the expiration date of your vehicle registration is 75 days or more away. For instance, if your item was cleared on October 7, 2024, and its expiration date is December 22, 2024, it falls outside the automatic renewal collection window.

You can still pay for the renewal by visiting the "Reg Renewal" section under the Vehicle Services tab on the DMV website.

Options for Paying Your Renewal Fee

If you notice that your vehicle's renewal fee has not been collected due to timing issues at posting, you have a couple of options:

• Process a Two-Part Transaction: You can choose to pay for the renewal now through a two-part transaction.
• Field Office Submission: Alternatively, send your request to a field office or Service Processing Unit (SPU) for further action.

Please note that registered owners may not receive a renewal notice from the DMV. It’s advisable to keep track of when their registration will be due. Once processed successfully, any changes will reflect on their registration card with an updated expiration date.

Selling Your Vehicle: Understanding Fees

The DMV typically collects fees for both current year registrations and any applicable future years when a vehicle is sold. If selling in June without penalties related to non-operation status, only one year's fees would be required at sale time—allowing payment solely for the upcoming year as long as all regulations are followed.

h3>Error Resolution: Discrepant Fees

If there's a discrepancy between tax amounts collected in DMVdesk versus those shown on the DMV fee calculator—such as $1283 difference—it could arise from miscalculations or additional taxes/fees during e-filing. In such cases:

• Contact Support: Send items directly to either your local DMV or SPU for proper resolution regarding fees/taxes discrepancies.