Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 10.020 (Defective Sticker (VC §1651)) covers year Stickers—May be replaced for no fee if the customer states the sticker they received is defective. However, a substitute sticker fee is due for a sticker that is mutilated after being issued. Part of Renewals. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- Year Stickers—May be replaced for no fee if the customer states the sticker they received is defective.
- However, a substitute sticker fee is due for a sticker that is mutilated after being issued.
- Give the customer the benefit of any doubt.
- The following must be submitted: A completed Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents (REG 156) form.
- The Procedures below must be followed: Pick up the defective sticker and submit it with the REG 156.
Important Facts
- Manual section
- 10.020
- Chapter
- Renewals
- Manual text
- Verbatim DMV VIRP source below the overview