[Kool Hand Luke]

I found the site to order my California plates.
https://vrir.dmv.ca.gov/ipp2/initPers.do
but I'm confused by the statement that to order, the vehicle must be currently registered??? Does that mean when I pick up the car at the dealer I order the plates? Or is there a way to pre-order and have them waiting at the dealer? Or do I order from home after leaving the dealer? Advice anyone?

Haven't picked what the plate will say yet.....

DDE is Oct-Dec '08 and I'm all atwitter!

 

[Shore]

cal custom license plates

I too have the same delivery date as you. I ordered my plates back in July, as it takes 8-16 weeks to get them. I just received a card from the dmv that they are in, they will hold the plates for 3 months since you will need a vin number to register them. I'd go ahead and order now if you want them.

 

[Kool Hand Luke]

SMRT IB

Just ordered SMRT IB

 

[burtandnancy]

I have two (2) sets of CA plates. I ordered them both on line, used my credit card for payment ($49.00). When they arrived at my local DMV, they sent me a card saying they were on hold. When my regular plates came from Sacramento, I took them to my local office and exchanged them. At that time you also get the year and month sticker. My advise is to call the toll free number and make an appointment for the exchange, it saves a long, long wait in line... A SMART 1 & SMRT TWO

 

[buellwinkle]

How long did it take? I ordered mine a while ago and haven't received card yet. I ordered online. Can you check online to see if they are ready?

 

[SunDiego]

How long did it take? I ordered mine a while ago and haven't received card yet. I ordered online. Can you check online to see if they are ready?

Mine just came in earlier this week. I ordered back the FIRST WEEK OF JUNE! My appt isn't until next week to pick them up... I'd rather not wait 1hr 30 min in line!

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[burtandnancy]

Sun Diego, remember you can't pick up your new plates without taking your dealer issued plates in with you.

 

[SunDiego]

Sun Diego, remember you can't pick up your new plates without taking your dealer issued plates in with you.

Yup yup... I never bothered to even put those on.

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[burtandnancy]

Where do you put your front plate, I keep mine under the drivers seat...

 

[SunDiego]

Where do you put your front plate, I keep mine under the drivers seat...

My dealer installed the front license plate bracket already. I just have my dealer issued plates in a drawer in my garage. This is my only car that will have a front license plate I really don't like drilling into my cars.

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