DMV Placard Facts
• Beginning in December, the DMV mailed renewal notices to approximately 2 million permanent placard holders, who can skip signing and sending the paper notice back to the DMV by providing an electronic signature online.
• This can be done by scanning the QR code on the notice or through the online option at dmv.ca.gov/dpp.
• Whether online or by mail —there is no need to visit an office—placard holders must provide a signed response, or they will not receive their new placard before their current one expires on June 30, 2023.
• The DMV began mailing new placards in February to customers who have completed the process.
• Permanent placard holders will receive a renewal notice every six years. •The DMV has taken steps to offer more digital services. Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit.
• The DMV encourages customers to use its online services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals.
• Customers can also use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks.
• To sign up for paperless vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal notices, customers must sign in or create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov and then opt in.
—from the California DMV
