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Program is ENDING SOON!
August 29, 2025 is the last date to order a CAV decal.
Decals are NOT valid after September 30, 2025. ⓘ
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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.
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.
Verification Code Sent
Error: Code could not be generated. Try again.
Email Verified
Enter your VIN to validate program eligibility. Visit CARB’s website at www.arb.ca.gov (Carpool Stickers) for additional information on vehicle eligibility.
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: 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.
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:
Other motive power types not listed above shall be automatically denied.
Review the below details for your vehicle.
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.
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:
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.
You must complete a Change of Address before applying for a Clean Air Vehicle Decal.
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.
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
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:
At or Above: $150,000 for single filers, $204,000 for head-of-household, or $300,000 for joint filers.
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.
Privacy Policy
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:
REG 1000 VALIDATIONS
Amounts
Payment Initiation
Payment Response for H00
Payment Response - Other details
H00 Bot
Initial response
Post-processing response