Dumb License Plate Question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MightyT · 09-26-2009, 01:39 PM

OK ... so I have never had a reason to get a personalized license plate. The good news is having my Camaro on order, I now do!!

So, here's where the dumb part comes ... Can anyone tell me the process? I have seen those inserts in my registration renewal, but have always ignored them.

Also, is there a simple way to check omnline to see if what you want is taken? Kinda like domain names or web ID's?

I have some thoughts, but would like to know if I need to keep coming up with alternatives.

Thanks very much! T.

rickerda · 09-26-2009, 01:51 PM

Check the CA DMV web site at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/online/onlinesvcs.htm

MightyT · 09-26-2009, 02:47 PM

Excellent!!! I am testing the waters now ... Already found 2 that work for me so far ... Not bad, better than I thought!

Wonder if you can buy them before the car is even built or if you need a registration??

Thanks! T.

Hoddi · 09-26-2009, 05:18 PM

I just ordered mine. Takes about 2 minutes.

They just ask the following:

Of course, what you want on the plate
what is the meaning of the plate
Name
address
which DMV location you want to pick them up at
credit card no.
vehicle type

Once you click that buy it botton there is no turning back
and no refunds. So triple check your info

cshaw2049 · 09-26-2009, 05:20 PM

Yes, you can go ahead and order them without having the car. After about 6 to 8 weeks you will get a postcard in the mail telling you the plates are ready and what DMV office to go to pick them up at. In order to pick them up you will need your current plates and registration however (and the postcard that you received in the mail).

MightyT · 09-26-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cshaw2049

Yes, you can go ahead and order them without having the car. After about 6 to 8 weeks you will get a postcard in the mail telling you the plates are ready and what DMV office to go to pick them up at. In order to pick them up you will need your current plates and registration however (and the postcard that you received in the mail).

Outstanding! Sounds like yet "another" early Christmas present ... for me!

Thanks Everyone, T.

TripleB · 09-27-2009, 08:24 PM

when i ordered mine a couple years ago (for my colorado, which i sold and leased a camry knowing i'd be buying a camaro...but needed a 4 door for my son's car seat) i waited until i had the plate from the dealer. then i went and ordered it online. when i picked it up at the DMV i gave them my old plates and got the personalized ones.

09-26-2009, 01:39 PM	#1
MightyT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 539	Dumb License Plate Question OK ... so I have never had a reason to get a personalized license plate. The good news is having my Camaro on order, I now do!! So, here's where the dumb part comes ... Can anyone tell me the process? I have seen those inserts in my registration renewal, but have always ignored them. Also, is there a simple way to check omnline to see if what you want is taken? Kinda like domain names or web ID's? I have some thoughts, but would like to know if I need to keep coming up with alternatives. Thanks very much! T. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS - Rally Yellow Ordered from Tom Bell 1100 Prelim. Order - (09-18-09) 2000 GM Accepted - (09-22-09) Order NPJWCM. 3000 Prod Control Accepted - (10-14-09) *TPW 11/02/09. 3300 Scheduled - (10-26-09)* 3400 Broadcast - (10-31-09) 3800 Produced - (11-06-09) VIN 2G1FC1EV6A9165272 4200 Shipped - (11-09-09) Rail ETTX701486 5000 Deliver dealer - (11-27-09) 6000 Deliver customer - (11-27-09)

09-26-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
MightyT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 539	Excellent!!! I am testing the waters now ... Already found 2 that work for me so far ... Not bad, better than I thought! Wonder if you can buy them before the car is even built or if you need a registration?? Thanks! T. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS - Rally Yellow Ordered from Tom Bell 1100 Prelim. Order - (09-18-09) 2000 GM Accepted - (09-22-09) Order NPJWCM. 3000 Prod Control Accepted - (10-14-09) *TPW 11/02/09. 3300 Scheduled - (10-26-09)* 3400 Broadcast - (10-31-09) 3800 Produced - (11-06-09) VIN 2G1FC1EV6A9165272 4200 Shipped - (11-09-09) Rail ETTX701486 5000 Deliver dealer - (11-27-09) 6000 Deliver customer - (11-27-09)

09-27-2009, 08:24 PM	#7
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	when i ordered mine a couple years ago (for my colorado, which i sold and leased a camry knowing i'd be buying a camaro...but needed a 4 door for my son's car seat) i waited until i had the plate from the dealer. then i went and ordered it online. when i picked it up at the DMV i gave them my old plates and got the personalized ones. __________________

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09-26-2009, 01:51 PM	#2
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	Check the CA DMV web site at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/online/onlinesvcs.htm

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Hoddi Camaro Girl ~ Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal ~ Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	I just ordered mine. Takes about 2 minutes. They just ask the following: Of course, what you want on the plate what is the meaning of the plate Name address which DMV location you want to pick them up at credit card no. vehicle type Once you click that buy it botton there is no turning back and no refunds. So triple check your info

09-26-2009, 05:20 PM	#5
cshaw2049 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS M6 ABM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 136	Yes, you can go ahead and order them without having the car. After about 6 to 8 weeks you will get a postcard in the mail telling you the plates are ready and what DMV office to go to pick them up at. In order to pick them up you will need your current plates and registration however (and the postcard that you received in the mail).