Is anyone able to order Custom Plates in CA?

[Glamisduner]

I have been trying to use the DMV website for a few weeks now, but every time I go to process payment I get an error that the plates have been removed from my cart. It removes the item and I have to reconfigure all over again. I have tried paying by online check and credit card without luck.

Is there some secret to ordering custom plates?

 

[arnolddeleon]

Don't use the number 88? Most likely you are choosing a plate this being disallowed but they're not telling you clearly that's the case.

 

[Glamisduner]

Don't use the number 88? Most likely you are choosing a plate this being disallowed but they're not telling you clearly that's the case.

I don't think that is the case? it's like the second I go to pay it just removes them from my cart. I even tried with just letters and numbers. Same issue!

 

[Davidimdpt]

I haven't had any problems. I ordered two plates two weeks ago

 

[Glamisduner]

I tried IE too same problem. I search the error and the top post happens to be 3 or 4 people with the same problem on the Tesla forum...

 

[Ronnie Aloha]

I had the same issue online so I went to AAA to order plates and they told me there are certain combinations of numbers and letters that are not allowed. the online service does not give a reason why it is rejected. AAA told me the combinations that are not allowed but I don't think I have it anymore. I was trying use use 3 letters followed by 3 numbers and vice versa. Those combos aren't allowed. The online site will allow you to go all the way through to payment before it is rejected and doesn't give any reason. I ended up ordering 4 letters followed by 3 numbers and that was OK.

One of the ladies helping me actually referenced a DMV code that specified the combinations that were not allowed. I think its related to some letter and number combinations being for emergency vehicles.

I guarantee this is the reason you are being denied the plates.

I wouldn't count on every AAA service person being knowledgeable about this. The first lady helping me couldn't understand why the plate was being rejected either so she asked for help and the second lady told her about the DMV code.

 

[Glamisduner]

I had the same issue online so I went to AAA to order plates and they told me there are certain combinations of numbers and letters that are not allowed. the online service does not give a reason why it is rejected. AAA told me the combinations that are not allowed but I don't think I have it anymore. I was trying use use 3 letters followed by 3 numbers and vice versa. Those combos aren't allowed. The online site will allow you to go all the way through to payment before it is rejected and doesn't give any reason. I ended up ordering 4 letters followed by 3 numbers and that was OK.

One of the ladies helping me actually referenced a DMV code that specified the combinations that were not allowed. I think its related to some letter and number combinations being for emergency vehicles.

I guarantee this is the reason you are being denied the plates.

I wouldn't count on every AAA service person being knowledgeable about this. The first lady helping me couldn't understand why the plate was being rejected either so she asked for help and the second lady told her about the DMV code.

wow that's crazy, well there goes my idea anyways...

 

[JPP]

FWIW I ordered the legacy black CA plates about 3 months ago--still no word on when they will arrive at my local DMV.

 

[pleeau]

FWIW I ordered the legacy black CA plates about 3 months ago--still no word on when they will arrive at my local DMV.

Ordered my personalized ones in September. Received last week.

 

[mtndrew1]

Got mine.

 

[Glamisduner]

View attachment 350331 Got mine.

lol epic plate

 

[mtndrew1]

lol epic plate

I get an unusual number of people in traffic taking a photo of the back of my car.

 

[Sagedaddy]

FWIW I ordered the legacy black CA plates about 3 months ago--still no word on when they will arrive at my local DMV.

Ditto. The plates aren't associated with a car, right? They just become available? I guess we bring in the old plates and swap them?

 

[Need]

Ditto. The plates aren't associated with a car, right? They just become available? I guess we bring in the old plates and swap them?

Yup. You will be notified that the plates are at your local DMV. You will have to go there in person to swap out the plates. They will also give you new registration and stickers.

 

[follow.johnny]

Ordered my custom plates in July and received the plates in September (Located in Socal)

 

[JPP]

Ordered my personalized ones in September. Received last week.

Legacy black or the current color scheme??

 

[TT97]

I had the same issue online so I went to AAA to order plates and they told me there are certain combinations of numbers and letters that are not allowed. the online service does not give a reason why it is rejected. AAA told me the combinations that are not allowed but I don't think I have it anymore. I was trying use use 3 letters followed by 3 numbers and vice versa. Those combos aren't allowed. The online site will allow you to go all the way through to payment before it is rejected and doesn't give any reason. I ended up ordering 4 letters followed by 3 numbers and that was OK.

One of the ladies helping me actually referenced a DMV code that specified the combinations that were not allowed. I think its related to some letter and number combinations being for emergency vehicles.

I guarantee this is the reason you are being denied the plates.

I wouldn't count on every AAA service person being knowledgeable about this. The first lady helping me couldn't understand why the plate was being rejected either so she asked for help and the second lady told her about the DMV code.

3 letter & 3 numbers and vice-versa are reserved for sequential number plates (for 6 digit plates). The new legacy plates use 5 digits for sequential (although up to 7 for personalized) - format is L###L#. There are other sequences reserved for sequential plates. Emergency (exempt) vehicles typically have the EXEMPT at the top of the license plate and 7 numerical digits.

 

[pleeau]

Legacy black or the current color scheme??

Legacy

 

[JPP]

I called the CA DMV today--used the auto callback feature as there was a 1-1/2 hour hold time. Long story short--they see my plates 'in process'. Otherwise no useful data. And now they are running 3-6 months for custom personalized legacy plates.

 

[Litigate28]

View attachment 350331 Got mine.

Alright pardon the slowness but I'm fighting a cold...I don't get it? What's Elon late to? I'll probably regret posting this once I hear the explanation..