- Your check is cashed immediately after we receive your application.
- Applications that are missing proper signatures, information, or required documentation will take longer to process. You will be contacted regarding any missing information.
- Using eMV Public online title and registration application is the fastest, most convenient way to title and register (receive or transfer plates) for your new vehicle.
Check title status:
- Most online title and registration applications using eMV Public are completed in three days or less.
- Most mailed-in title applications are completed in 14 days or less.
- Use this title search application to show if your title has been processed and when to expect it in the mail.
- Note: State law requires the Department to deliver all titles to the lien holder (lender). Check Lien holder search to see if there is a lien on your vehicle and if the Confirmation of Ownership was sent to the owner.
Check license plate status:
- Most license plates, stickers and Certificate of Vehicle Registration are sent within 10 days from the processing date.
- To produce and mail personalized and some special plates will take an additional 6-8 weeks to be received in the mail.
- Use this online license plate search guide to find:
- If your renewal has been processed and your stickers sent
- If your plate is valid or suspended
- The Renewal Reference Number (RRN) to renew your plates online
- If the vehicle requires an emissions test
- If you already renewed and your license plate sticker needs to be replaced because it has been lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged, you can obtain a duplicate online.
Check driver license/ID card status:
- Driver license or ID card should be received by mail within 10 business days after applying online or in-person.
- If your card hasn’t arrived, use this online guide to check the status of your card.