{"state":"CA","state_name":"California","online_url":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-renewal/","office_url":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/locations/field-offices/","kiosk_url":"https://cadmvnowkiosk.com/?utm_source=CA&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=kiosk","estimated_fee_cents":0,"grace_period_days":0,"reminder_supported":true,"source_url":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-renewal/","source_updated_at":"2026-04-23 07:16:28","coverage_status":"partial","confidence_note":"Official California renewal links and core methods are live, but renewal workflows still vary by notice eligibility, phone renewal availability, kiosk availability, and mailed follow-up.","requirements":["vehicle license plate number","last 5 digits of the VIN or HIN","registration fees due for the vehicle","electronic smog certification on file if required"],"renewal_methods":["Renew online through the California DMV renewal service.","Renew by phone through DMV's Automated Voice Recognition service if your notice includes a renewal identification number (RIN).","Renew at a DMV kiosk in a participating DMV office or retail location.","Renew by mail using your renewal notice or by mailing the fees and prior registration or owner information."],"common_questions":["Can I renew online?","Do I need smog certification first?","Can I use a kiosk instead of waiting for mail?"],"local_authorities":[],"help_cta":{"kind":"official_service","headline":"Start the official California renewal flow","body":"PlateHarbor mapped the main renewal options. Open the live state renewal page to confirm notice-specific eligibility, payment options, and fees.","label":"Open official renewal service","href":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/vehicle-registration-renewal/","placement":"after-official-links","disclosure":"Official state renewal service link","tracking_key":"official-renewal-california"}}