Whether you are trying to renew your California DMV fees, looking to buy a used car or purchasing a vehicle our of state– individuals are able to obtain registration fees quick and easy. The Department of Motor Vehicles has multiple calculators online that users may utilize:
Non Resident Calculator

If you purchased a vehicle out of state and want to register it in your home state of California, you want to use the non resident calculator on the DMV website. Just fill in the necessary sections and DMV will provide an approximate fee for you specific vehicle.
Used Vehicle Purchase
Are you purchasing a car from a dealer or private party? Buy your vehicle with confidence and avoid being scammed. Always the check the DMV used vehicle purchase calculator. This platform will provide 2 unique features for your convenience:
- Calculate approximate registration fees due
- Calculate sales tax due when transferring the vehicle (based on buyers county and zip code)
Registration Renewals

You have a vehicle in your name and you lost or never received you registration renewal in the mail? Never worry about penalties again, use the renewal fee calculator to determine your registration renewal fees due. DMV allows registration to be renewed up to 60 days before expiration.