Driving a car can be complicated
Questions answered about DMV issues

The California DMV licenses drivers, maintains driving records, registers and tracks official ownership of vehicles and vessels, investigates auto and identity-related fraud and licenses car dealers, driving schools and traffic violator schools. The following are some frequently asked questions about DMV rules and regulations, with answers.

Q: It's time to renew my registration. I've heard that the DMV has new online features that make it easy to handle my DMVrelated business without having to go online. Can I renew my registration online too?

A: Yes, as long as you have a renewal notice with a special RIN Number, a smog certification filed with the DMV, if needed, and a renewal notice that shows your current address or have used the online change of address system and confirmed that your address has been updated with the DMV, you can use this online service. Go to www.DMV.ca.gov and select Online Services, then click on Vehicle Registration.

Q: I would like to sign up to be an organ donor. Do I need to go into the DMV to do that?

A: No. Go online to the DMV website at www.DMV.ca.gov and click on the Donate Life California logo. Not only can you sign up to donate, but you can learn about the myths and misconcep

tions of being an organ donor and read donor and recipient stories.

Q: I am getting ready to retake my driver's license test. It's been years since I've had to take one. Are their any resources I can use to refresh my memory and learn about new laws?

A: Go to www.DMV.ca.gov and click on the Publications link. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the sample test link. There are a variety of tests for you to take to prepare for your exam. If you need some additional resources, the California Driver Handbook is also located under the Publications link.

Q: Someone stole my brand new registration sticker off of my license plate. How do I get a replacement sticker, and do I have to pay any kind of replacement fee?

A: If the year sticker for your currently registered vehicle has been lost, stolen, mutilated or is illegible, you may request a replacement sticker and pay a substitute fee of $17. Complete an application for replacement plates, stickers, documents (REG 156) found

on the DMV's website at

www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ reg/reg156.pdf. Submit the form with the required fee to the local DMV office, and remember, for faster service, schedule an appointment online. Or mail the application with the fee to Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 942869, Sacramento, CA 94269-0001.