All processing times are estimated. Some orders need extra review for accuracy and completeness, and may take longer than the averages below.

Processing Times

Vehicle Registration Renewal

• DMV Kiosk: Instantly if all renewal requirements are met
• Online: 1 week
• Phone: 1 week
• Mail: 2 weeks

Driver's License/ Identification Card

• Online: 2 weeks
– Temporary driver’s licenses (cannot be used as identification) are provided instantly if all renewal requirements are met.
• Mail: 4 weeks

License Plate Processing

• Personalized License Plates Online/Mail: 4 months
• Sequential License Plates Online/Mail: 3 weeks

Change of Address

• Online: 1 full business day
• In-Person and Mail: 5 business days
• Submitted a request? Check your status online.

Registration Reinstatement

• Online: 1 week
• Kiosk: 1 week
• Phone: 1 week
• Mail: 2 weeks

Disabled Person Parking Placard (DPPP)

• Permanent DPPP Renewal Online: 3-5 business days
• DPPP Application Online: 2 weeks
• DPPP Replacement Online: 2 weeks

Reissue Fees

• Online: 2-4 business days

Titles

• Title Transfers Online: 4 weeks
• Replacement Title Online: 2-3 weeks

Commercial Driver’s License Renewal

• Online: 1 week

Medical Examination Report

• Online: 2-4 business days

California Commercial Driver Behind-The-Wheel Training Certification

• Online: 2-4 business days

Clean Air Vehicle Decals

• Online: 2 weeks
• Mail: 3 weeks
• This program ends on September 30, 2025.