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VIRP 16.010: Identification Plates (VC §§5011, 5015-5016, and 36115)
Special Equipment
CA DMV
VIRP Manual
Executive Summary
California DMV VIRP section 16.010 (Identification Plates (VC §§5011, 5015-5016, and 36115)) covers special construction equipment, special mobile equipment, cemetery equipment, and logging vehicles must display an SE identification (ID) plate. SE plates have a fixed expiration of 12/31 every five years and must be renewed between January 1 and February 4 following the expiration date. Part of Special Equipment. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.
Key Takeaways
- Special construction equipment, special mobile equipment, cemetery equipment, and logging vehicles must display an SE identification (ID) plate.
- SE plates have a fixed expiration of 12/31 every five years and must be renewed between January 1 and February 4 following the expiration date.
- Fees are not prorated on original or renewal applications.
- Refer to Appendix 1F for fees.
- Note Government-owned vehicles subject to SE plate requirements are exempt from the SE plate fee.
Important Facts
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- 16.010
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- Special Equipment
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