NeedTagsReviews of needtags.com

Response from NeedTagsJan 12, 2026

Thank you for your review, Lisa. Our license plate stickers (tags) are produced using the latest DMV technology with 3M printers, the same method utilized by DMV kiosks. The 3M machine prints both the registration card and the sticker in one process. Our registration cards have the official California State Seal making it an official DMV document. This serves as proof of vehicle ownership and registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This document is legally recognized and is required for various purposes, such as driving legally and transferring vehicle ownership. Our tags are official registration tags issued by NeedTags on behalf of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The method of when registration stickers came individually wrapped in nylon bags is no longer relevant. It is important to know that novelty tags are decorative plates intended for personalization rather than official vehicle identification. Please note that NeedTags does not provide services related to novelty tags. NeedTags.com is a state approved Second Line business partner in the California DMV Business Partner Automation (BPA) program. We are agents of the State of California and the State is delegating vehicle registration services to us.

Response from NeedTagsDec 26, 2025

Thank you for your review Cher Che Moua. We appreciate your time. Although we cannot give specific details in this public response, there are situations which require customers to fulfill certain DMV requirements, which if not done in a timely manner may delay receipt of renewed registration. With regards to Title Transfer services, it is true that NeedTags charges service fees for expedited DMV title transfers with concierge level first class support. The cost of the actual transfer itself, i.e. DMV registration fees, are finalized/collected only after your paperwork is received by our office. These fees are disclosed and explained in detail prior to checkout, along side a full explanation of the process. Title transfers can be tedious, and it's best to have a trusted DMV registration service provider on your side. Please contact our customer care department so we can further assist.

Response from NeedTagsNov 17, 2025

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your time. The NeedTags' website displays to all customers, before they are asked for any payment information, all fees due, including DMV fees, our service fees, and a detailed explanation of the processes required for order completion. It is impossible to bypass these requirements. Although we cannot give specific details in this public response, there are situations which require customers to fulfill certain DMV requirements, which if not done in a timely manner may delay receipt of renewed registration. The customer in this case was issued a full refund after cancellation. They delayed getting their smog inspection for 30 days after they placed their order. The customer was given detailed instructions from us when they placed their order. Please contact our customer care department if we can be of any further assistance.

Response from NeedTagsSep 30, 2025

Thank you for your review. NeedTags strives to provide transparency throughout the customer journey. With regards to Duplicate Transfer services, we state on our website and in our correspondence, that all CA Certificate of Titles are issued, printed, and mailed through the DMV headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This important information is disclosed and explained in detail prior to checkout, alongside a full explanation of the process. Replacement registration is always issued alongside your duplicate title order. Because registration cards are processed and printed in-house (at NeedTags), this document is sent to you in advance and much quicker than the actual duplicate title, printed at DMV headquarters. As such, upon the completion of your vehicle's expedited duplicate title processing, you first receive a replacement registration card, and soon after, the duplicate title... much faster than using the DMV website, which has been known to take months. Thank you once again for your feedback. We appreciate your time.

Response from NeedTagsSep 3, 2025

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your time. NeedTags strives to provide full transparency. We are not the DMV and make absolutely no claims to that effect. NeedTags is in fact a delegated provider for the California Department of Motor Vehicles. On the header of every page of our website we display the following text, as per California Business Partner Automation requirements, “NOTICE: NeedTags has been officially licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to provide DMV services on their behalf. NeedTags is not owned or operated by any government agency and charges fees for value-add DMV services pursuant to CVC Section 1685. Standard service may be obtained from the DMV at no cost.” As for the benefits of utilizing our service, although the registration renewal interface (portal) for our users is online, the real work is done behind-the-scenes, by our awesome employees, and we're doing our very best to keep our offices staffed and continue offering our valued customers the expedited DMV services they've come to expect from us, including our super speedy next-day shipping, instant download of your renewed registration card, and our above par customer support. The reversal of the cardholder’s registration transaction is not subject to NeedTags’ discretion, but is instead governed by policies established by the California Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to the Business Partner Automation (BPA) program. Please contact our customer care department if we can be of any further assistance.

Response from NeedTagsAug 28, 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing excellent service is a top priority for us, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. Although we cannot give specific details in this public response, our fees are disclosed and explained in detail prior to checkout, along side a full explanation of the process. Please contact our customer care department so we can be of further assistance.

Response from NeedTagsAug 14, 2025

Thank you for your review Sophia. We appreciate your time. NeedTags strives to provide full transparency. We are not the DMV and make absolutely no claims to that effect. NeedTags is in fact a delegated provider for the California Department of Motor Vehicles. On the header of every page of our website we display the following text, as per California Business Partner Automation requirements, “NOTICE: NeedTags has been officially licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to provide DMV services on their behalf. NeedTags is not owned or operated by any government agency and charges fees for value-add DMV services pursuant to CVC Section 1685. Standard service may be obtained from the DMV at no cost.” The reversal of the cardholder’s registration transaction is not subject to NeedTags’ discretion, but is instead governed by policies established by the California Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to the Business Partner Automation (BPA) program. As for the benefits of utilizing our service, although the registration renewal interface (portal) for our users is online, the real work is done behind-the-scenes, by our awesome employees, and we're doing our very best to keep our offices staffed and continue offering our valued customers the expedited DMV services they've come to expect from us, including our super speedy next-day shipping, instant download of your renewed registration card, and our above par customer support. Please contact our customer care department if we can be of any further assistance.