Your Alameda DMV service provider should give you a written invoice for services rendered. It should include the following:

·      The company name, physical address, and state license number.

·      A complete list of all services performed and materials attained.

·      The total cost for the services, including the itemized amount charged by the state or locality for DMV fees.

·      A written explanation of any warranties or guarantees.

Alameda County express DMV companies offer in-person and online DMV services without the visit to the DMV.

Those companies in Dublin, Newark, Pleasanton, Union City and Alameda and beyond offering express DMV renewals and replacements generally offer the common services below. They may also offer additional services.

DMV Registration Renewal and Replacement in Alameda County
DMV registrations that are about to expire or that have been lost or damaged can often be renewed online or in person at Alameda County DMV express services. For this service, most customers only need to provide proof of license and previous registration, and the service often takes as little as 10 minutes. In addition, DMV express services can often renew DMV registrations immediately online or quickly in person, saving car owners from fines and late payments.

License Plate Sticker Renewal and Replacement
License plate stickers that have expired or are about to expire can often be replaced easily and cheaply. This renewal service is generally faster and easier if it takes place before the old license plate sticker has expired. This also prevents being pulled over for expired plates and can save drivers from fines and fix-it orders.

Easy Auto Title Transfers
Title transfers occur when selling a vehicle. While it can take hours at a DMV to transfer the title of a vehicle, most Alameda County express DMV services can take a matter of minutes.

Duplicate Titles
Duplicate titles can be issued by most express DMV services in Alameda County, including those serving Oakland, Dublin, Fremont, Newark and Hayward, San Lorenzo, Sunol, Komandorski Village, Livermore, Ashland, Piedmont, Emeryville, and beyond.

VIN Verification Services
New vehicles manufactured in 1981 and after all have a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This number includes a 17-digit code and serial number and is useful in tracking and identifying vehicles. This can be used to track the history of a vehicle, including manufacture, sale, wreck/salvage, repair, and service.

Moving Permits in Alameda County
Owners of vehicles that are out of compliance and need to be taken to a shop for smog services or repairs can avoid tickets and fines by having moving permits in place. These can be a hassle to obtain from a DMV office, but most Alameda County express DMV services can issue moving permits online quickly.

Fast License Plate Replacement
Damaged, lost, stolen, or misplaced license plates can be replaced. This could take hours at the DMV, but local DMV express services may be able to get new license plates issued quickly and with little hassle.

Salvage Vehicle Revival
Vehicles that have been reported to the California Department of Motor Vehicles as a total loss can be revived and restored to operational condition. However, reviving a salvaged vehicle requires a reregistration process including a completed application, salvage certificate, duplicate title, bill of sale, power of attorney form, and vehicle inspection. Express DMV services in Alameda County can walk car owners and refurbishers through this process.

Easy DMV Document Replacement Services
Any lost, stolen, misplaced, damaged, or otherwise unavailable DMV document can be replaced, and most can be replaced easily, quickly, and affordably by express DMV services. Documents that can be replaced include pink slips, vehicle stickers, vehicle registration cards, license plates, moving permits, commercial weight stickers, boat registration stickers, motorcycle stickers, off road stickers and more. Call your local DMV express company to see if they can legally provide the DMV document you need replaced.

Junk Vehicle Certification
If you have a vehicle that is unsalvageable and needs to be junked, you may need to obtain DMV paperwork in order to sell it or parts to junk yards. Damage Disclosure Statements (often on the back of the title, but sometimes included as a separate form), vehicle title and proof of registration are often required.

DMV document replacement
Lost, stolen, misplaced, damaged, or otherwise unavailable DMV document can be replaced, and most can be replaced easily, quickly, and affordably at DMV express services. DMV replacement documents include pink slips, vehicle stickers, vehicle registration cards, license plates, moving permits, commercial weight stickers, boat registration stickers, motorcycle stickers, off road stickers and more.

Also known as: document replacement, replacement vehicle registration, replacement license plates, replacement license plate stickers

DMV registration renewal and replacement
DMV registrations that are about to expire or that have been lost or damaged can often be renewed online or in person at DMV express services. For this service, most customers only need to provide proof of license and previous registration, and the service often takes as little as 10 minutes. In addition, DMV express services can often renew DMV registrations immediately online or quickly in person, saving car owners from fines and late payments.

Also known as: vehicle registration renewal, replacement vehicle registration documentation

duplicate titles
Duplicate titles can be issued by most express DMV. These may be required for auto sales, junk vehicles, salvage reports, insurance companies, and more.

express DMV services
Express DMV services are Department of Motor Vehicle services offered by a third party intermediary in lieu of and cooperation with the state DMV. DMV express services can generally provide basic DMV documentation including DMV registration renewal and replacement, license plate replacement, license plate renewal sticker replacement, title transfers, out-of-state and paperless title transfers, duplicate title ordering, revival of salvage vehicles, junk certification, VIN number verification, moving permits, boat registration renewal, motorcycle license plates and license plate sticker replacement, and more.

Also known as: DMV express companies

junk vehicle certification
If you have a vehicle that is unsalvageable and needs to be junked, you may need to obtain DMV paperwork in order to sell it or parts to junk yards. Damage Disclosure Statements (often on the back of the title, but sometimes included as a separate form), vehicle title and proof of registration are often required.

Also known as: salvage vehicle certification, junk vehicle records

license plate replacement
Damaged, lost, stolen, or misplaced license plates can be replaced. Local DMV express services may be able to get new license plates issued quickly and with little hassle.

Also known as: new license plates, lost license plate replacement, replace lost license plate

license plate sticker renewal and replacement
License plate stickers that have expired or are about to expire can often be replaced easily and cheaply at express DMV service providers.

Also known as: replacement license plate stickers, expired license plate stickers

moving permit
Owners of vehicles that are out of compliance and need to be taken to a shop for smog services or repairs can avoid tickets and fines by having moving permits in place. These can be obtained from a DMV office, but most express DMV services can issue moving permits online quickly.

salvage vehicle revival
Vehicles that have been reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles as a total loss can be revived and restored to operational condition. However, reviving a salvaged vehicle requires a reregistration process including a completed application, salvage certificate, duplicate title, bill of sale, power of attorney form, and vehicle inspection. Express DMV services can walk car owners and refurbishers through this process.

Also known as: salvage vehicle certificates, restored vehicle licensing, reviving salvaged vehicles

title transfers
Title transfers occur when selling a vehicle. DMV offices can transfer the title of a vehicle; however, most express DMV services can create title transfer documentation in a matter of minutes.

Also known as: title transfer services

VIN verification
Vehicles manufactured in 1981 and after all have a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This number includes a 17-digit code and serial number and is useful in tracking and identifying vehicles. This can be used to track the history of a vehicle, including manufacture, sale, wreck/salvage, repair, and service.

Also known as: VIN check services

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Q: Why would I go to an express DMV service?

A: If you don’t mind waiting in line at the DMV or you have a complicated issue that can only be sorted out by your local DMV office, a DMV express service might not be the best fit for you. However, if you need a simple renewal or replacement of your DMV registration, license plate, stickers, or title; or if you need a title transfer, duplicate title, salvage vehicle revival title, VIN verification or another routine service, express DMV companies can save you time and the hassle of waiting in line at the DMV office.

Q: What services can an express DMV center offer me?

A: DMV express services throughout the Greater Bay Area offer a variety of services, including the following:

• DMV registration renewal and replacement
• License plate replacement
• License plate sticker renewal or replacement
• Title transfers, including out-of-state and paperless title transfer services
• Duplicate title ordering
• Revival of salvage vehicles
• Junk certification
• VIN verification

Q: Do I need to provide any documentation to renew my registration?

A: For most registration renewals, all you need to provide your express DMV service is your license plate number or VIN.

Q: If I’m moving to California from another state, can I use express DMV services?
A: In most cases, yes, you can use an express DMV service

Q: How long will the process take?
A: DMV express services pride themselves on being a fast and easy option—it’s why they exist. So, depending on your needs and individual situation and the company’s abilities, you can visit their brick and mortar location or website to take care of your needs. Most typical renewals and replacements for license, registration, stickers and more can be done in as little as a few minutes.

Q: How long will I have to wait to get my registration sticker?
A: DMV express services can often issue your sticker immediately after processing your registration. That means you can get your sticker the same day if you visit a local express DMV service office. If your express DMV company offers online processing, they will usually mail the sticker to you when they receive your online information.

Q: Can you help me if my registration is late or suspended?
A: Late or suspended vehicle registrations aren’t usually a problem for most good DMV express services. Most locations can take care of the problem, cancel the suspension, and issue you a new registration sticker at the time of your registration renewal and payment.

Q: What if my title, registration, stickers, or plate were lost or stolen?
A: Regardless of whether your DMV documentation is due, outdated, damaged, misplaced, stolen, lost, or otherwise unavailable, most DMV express services can help get you updated, new, or replacement documents or materials. This enables you to get back on the road legally and safely.

Q: Can local DMV express services provide registration services or title transfers for salvaged vehicles?
A: Yes, most express DMV centers can transfer the title and registration of salvaged vehicles. Some exceptions may apply.

Q: Will I have to pay fees beyond any licensing or registration fees?
A: DMV express services are independent of the state DMV office, so you will need to pay for their services along with any state DMV fees for licensing, registration, and other transactions. Fees vary depending on the express DMV service you choose, so learn about applicable fees before you begin to work with a company and make sure they’re worth the expense. Keep in mind, though, that express DMV services should be able to save you time and effort, so additional fees may be well worth it for the time and hassle you can save.