Using this online service, you can renew your vehicle registration process online. To renew your registration online, you must:
Have your license plate number and the last 5 digits of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for a vehicle or the Hull Identification Number (HIN) for a vessel/boat.
Have your smog certification filed with DMV, if needed.
Have a renewal notice that shows your current address OR confirmed through the Change of Address system that your address has been updated.