You can call us in +1 858-267-4510 or send us message.

You can call us in +1 858-267-4510 or send us message.

Colonial Garage Smog & Auto Registration specializes in renewing cars, trucks, boats, vessels and desert toys. If possible please bring in your renewal notice issued by the DMV and any of the following documents that may apply. If you have any questions or are unsure which documents are necessary come on by. We are here to help.

DMV Application For Replacement Documents (REG 156)

Misc. Certifications (REG 256A)

VIN Verification (REG 31)

-Registration of a vehicle last registered out of state
-Re-registration of a vehicle that was previously “junked” or “salvaged”
-Registration of desert toys or trailer
-Registration of a vehicle that has not previously been registered
-DMV Verification Of Vehicle (REG 31)

If a person has repaired, furnished supplies/materials for, or towed or stored a vehicle and has not been paid for the services rendered, that person has a lien against the vehicle.Please refer to the following documents in order to complete the lien sale.

Most vehicles in California are required to pass a Smog Check every two years for registration renewal. Your DMV Registration Renewal Notice will indicate if your vehicle needs a Smog Check. You can come to Colonial Garage and Auto Registration, average time we take is 10 minutes to get you in and out.

If vehicle is being registered in two (2) names, proper ownership conjunction must be indicated as it will appear on the new registration and title.

If your registration is suspended for no insurance or for lapse in coverage of insurance, then yes you will need insurance.

Unless your vehicle is in Nevada or Mexico, you DO NOT need to bring it back to California in order to complete your registration. Do not obtain a smog inspection in another state, it will not be valid in California. The California DMV does not recognize out of state smog inspections for the purposes of initial vehicle registration in this state or vehicle registration renewal. Simply fill out and sign DMV’s “Statement of Facts” form (Section G), OR complete Reg 5103, explaining your vehicle is out of state and the registration tags will be mailed to the current address on DMV records. You may then have the new registration card and sticker forwarded to your out of state address. You can obtain a Statement of Facts form (Reg 256) or Temporary Smog Exemption (Reg 5103) by downloading it from this page.

If you receive a license plate renewal notice for a vehicle you no longer own and do not wish to renew the license plates, you can disregard the renewal notice. By not renewing the license plates this year, you will not receive a notice for the plates next year. If you transferred the license plates to another vehicle and the plates were not renewed at the time of transfer, you may mail the renewal notice with the appropriate registration fee. The renewal fee will be applied to the correct vehicle. Visit license plate renewal options for more information.