FAQs
What if I do not renew my registration and/or license by the expiration date?
If the renewal application and fees are postmarked after the registration and/or license expiration date(s), a delinquency fee will be charged for each registration
and/or license you are renewing. Delinquent renewals will not be processed until all fees are received. If you own a licensed Smog Check station and your ARD and/or Smog Check station renewal payments are delinquent, your station's analyzer(s) will be locked out and you will not be allowed to inspect, test, diagnose, repair, or issue certificates of compliance.
Can I overnight my renewal payment?
Yes. Payments may be sent overnight to the following address:
Department of Consumer Affairs
Cashiering Unit
1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S100
Sacramento, California 95834
Can I expedite my renewal?
No. Renewals are processed in the order they are received. The processing time is typically two weeks from the time of receipt. A license rema…
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