If you want to talk to someone about a collection notice, you must be the registered owner of the vehicle or have a power of attorney from the registered owner.
Before you call, have the account number ready.
For a delinquent vehicle registration debt, the account number is the vehicle license plate number followed by the last year the vehicle was registered.
For a dishonored check debt, the account number begins with the letter D.
FTB Delinquent Vehicle Registration Collections
(888) 355-6872, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, except state holidays.
DMV Delinquent Vehicle Registration
(916) 657-8120
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Department of Motor Vehicles - Dishonored Checks
(916) 657-8101, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, except state holidays.