Can you mail in your car tags

In the United States, the process of renewing or obtaining a vehicle registration, also known as car tags or license plates, varies by state. While some states allow you to mail in your car tags, others may require you to visit a local DMV office or use an online service.

Here are some general guidelines:

States that allow mailing in car tags:

  1. Alabama: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online.
  2. Arizona: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  3. Arkansas: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  4. Florida: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  5. Georgia: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  6. Idaho: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  7. Indiana: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  8. Iowa: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  9. Kansas: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  10. Kentucky: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  11. Louisiana: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  12. Maine: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  13. Maryland: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  14. Massachusetts: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  15. Michigan: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  16. Minnesota: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  17. Mississippi: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  18. Missouri: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  19. Montana: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  20. Nebraska: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  21. Nevada: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  22. New Hampshire: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  23. New Jersey: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  24. New Mexico: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  25. New York: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  26. North Carolina: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  27. North Dakota: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  28. Ohio: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  29. Oklahoma: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  30. Oregon: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  31. Pennsylvania: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  32. Rhode Island: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  33. South Carolina: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  34. South Dakota: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  35. Tennessee: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  36. Texas: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  37. Utah: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  38. Vermont: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  39. Virginia: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  40. Washington: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  41. West Virginia: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  42. Wisconsin: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.
  43. Wyoming: You can renew your vehicle registration by mail or online, but you'll need to provide proof of insurance and a completed registration form.

States that do not allow mailing in car tags:

  1. Alaska: You must visit a DMV office to renew your vehicle registration.
  2. California: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  3. Colorado: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  4. Connecticut: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  5. Delaware: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  6. District of Columbia: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  7. Hawaii: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  8. Illinois: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  9. Maryland (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  10. Massachusetts (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  11. Michigan (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  12. New Jersey (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  13. New York (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  14. Oregon (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  15. Pennsylvania (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  16. Puerto Rico: You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  17. Rhode Island (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.
  18. Vermont (for certain vehicles): You must visit a DMV office or use an online service to renew your vehicle registration.

Please note that this list is subject to change, and it's always best to check with your state's DMV or motor vehicle agency for the most up-to-date information on renewing your vehicle registration.