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Clean Air Vehicle Decals

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Customer Information

Enter the full name of the Registered Owner (or Co-Owner), Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and License Plate Number exactly as reflected on the Clean Air Vehicle Decal Application.

Clean Air Vehicle Decals are only available for new vehicles, $27 fee per vehicle. Complete all sections of the application and a payment link shall be provided to you. For vehicle eligibility, visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/carpool/carpool.htm.

Email Verification

Only DMV authorized Dealers and authorized employees of that Dealer can request Clean Air Vehicle Decals. Please enter a valid email address because you will be required to enter a Verification Code to continue.

Only Registered Owners may apply for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal. Enter your first and last name as reflected on your DMV Registration.

A verification code will be sent to the email address you provide.

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Dealer Information

Enter the Dealer Business Name and Occupational License Number exactly as on file with the DMV.

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Error: The Occupational License Number or Dealer Business Number was either not found or does not match our records.

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Vehicle Identification Number Validation

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to validate Clean Air Vehicle Decal eligibility. Only electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and plug-in hybrids are eligible for Clean Air Vehicle Decals.

Enter your VIN to validate program eligibility. Visit CARB’s website at www.arb.ca.gov (Carpool Stickers) for additional information on vehicle eligibility.

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Vehicle information processed. Proceed the next screen for results.

Vehicle Information Verified

Error: The information you entered does not match with DMV records.
 
Re-enter your VIN and/or License Plate to proceed.

Error: You have already submitted a Clean Air Vehicle Decal application. 
 
Wait until the application has been processed before submitting another.

Error: Your name does not match the registered owner on record. Only the registered owner can apply for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal.

Error: Your vehicle registration will expire within 30 days. 
 
Renew your registration before completing this application.

Error: This vehicle is not in DMV records. 
 
If you recently purchased the vehicle from a dealership, wait until you receive its registration card before applying for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal.

Error: Your vehicle is not on the Air Resources Board Eligible Vehicle List and does not qualify for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal. 

Error: Your vehicle does not qualify for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal.

Error: The address on file is not a valid mailing address. Complete a change of address and wait three (3) business days before applying for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal.

Error: This vehicle’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal eligibility is expired.

Error: Address on file is not a valid mailing address.

Error: This application has had a decal issued within the last 30 days. If you do not receive your decal after 30 days, please reapply.

Error: Your vehicle registration is suspended due to lack of insurance. Visit Suspended Registration Reinstatement to resolve this issue. Reapply for a Clean Air Decal once you receive your Reinstatement Letter.

The vehicle's eligibility will be reviewed by the CA DMV team after your application is submitted. If your vehicle is eligible, you will be prompted for payment of $27 per Clean Air Vehicle Decal to complete the application.

You may review the list of qualified vehicles and obtain additional information at ARB’s website, www.arb.ca.gov.

Vehicle Information

Review the customer’s vehicle information below for Clean Air Vehicle Decal eligibility. Electric (E) vehicles are automatically approved (if all other validations pass). The following motive powers will require your review of the CARB Approved Vehicle List for eligibility:

  • Plug-in hybrid (Q) 
  • Hydrogen fuel cell (R)
  • Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) (N) 
  • Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) (P) 

Other motive power types not listed above shall be automatically denied.

Review the below details each vehicle. Note, if there are any ineligible vehicles listed, you will not be charged the $27 fee, nor will you receive a Clean Air Vehicle Decal for these vehicles.

Review the below details for your vehicle.

Year Make Model Motive Power

Review the below details for your vehicle. Note that some information may be missing or incomplete. If there are any discrepancies with the available information, please visit your local DMV field office or auto club.

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Address Information

Only valid mailing addresses from the customer’s record are displayed below. If multiple addresses are displayed, select the address the customer provided on their CAV Decal Application. If it does not match (or customer does not have valid mailing address), and the customer:

  1. Submitted a Change of Address form with their application, process the COA form and wait 3-5 days until processing the CAVD application.
  2. Did NOT submit a Change of Address form with their application, deny the application (on the following “Application Approval/Denial” screen) and complete/mail the REG 1010 form to the customer with the customer’s application/check. 
DMV is unable to validate your mailing address. Select one of the options below:

DMV has the following address on file. Only a partial address is displayed for confidentiality purposes. If this address is not correct, you must complete a Change of Address before applying for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal.

DMV has the following address on file. Only a partial address is displayed for confidentiality purposes. If this address is not correct, you must update your address through Occupational Licensing prior to requesting Clean Air Vehicle Decals.

Confirm: Mail to the selected address
Confirm: Mail to the selected address

You must complete a Change of Address before applying for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal.

You must update your address through Occupational Licensing prior to requesting Clean Air Vehicle Decals.

Confirm: Mail to the selected address

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Clean Air Vehicle Decals

The customer is only eligible for the type of application displayed below. If it does not match, deny the application (on the “Application Approval/Denial” screen) and complete/mail the REG 1010 form to the customer with the customer’s application/check.

There are currently no decals associated with your vehicle. You will receive new original Clean Air Vehicle Decals for your vehicle.

Original Clean Air Vehicle Decals

A decal has already been issued for the vehicle you provided. You will only be able to select the following options to complete your form online: Transfer to new owner, replacement ID card, replacement decals

Request Replacement
Request Replacement
ID Card Replacement Options
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Decal Replacement Reason
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Important Information and Certification

For a vehicle purchased on or after January 1, 2018, an applicant’s participation in the Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) Decal program and the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) is based upon both the applicant’s gross annual income and vehicle type:

 

GROSS ANNUAL INCOME VEHICLE TYPE
  LPG AND CNG ELECTRIC OR PLUG-IN HYBRID HYDROGEN FUEL CELL

At or Above: $150,000 for single filers, $204,000 for head-of-household, or $300,000 for joint filers.

CAV only CAV only

CAV or CVRP

(60 days from date of purchase to choose)

Under: $150,000 for single filers, $204,000 for head-of-household, or $300,000 for joint filers.

CAV only CAV and CVRP CAV and CVRP

At the time of sale, I agree to provide the new vehicle owner with the Clean Air Vehicle Decal and the Clean Air Vehicle Certificate for any vehicle listed above that were issued a decal in advance or purchase. I also agree to provide the customer the Application for Clean Air Vehicle Decal (REG 1000) for completion at the time of sale in order for a Clean Air Vehicle Certificate to be issued in their name. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Application Approval

Mark the application as “Approved” or “Denied” after verifying the below CAV Decal Application requirements and resolving any exceptions. If you mark the application as denied, complete/mail the REG 1010 form to the customer with the customer’s application and paper check, if applicable. If you mark the application as “Approved,” proceed to the next screen.

Review the applicant’s REG 1000 has met the requirements below: 

  • Writing must be legible.
  • No alteration, crossover, or whiteout voids the form (including changes with initials).
  • The application must be the original, completed, and signed in ink; Photocopies of the original are not acceptable. 
  • The applicant’s signature is required on the applicable signature line.
  • Any exceptions in the electronic process have been resolved (if applicable).
  • The customer has provided a physical check with their application in a valid amount (if applicable).
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