Shaka California DMV Plates

California Shaka Plate Petition

A petition has been started to begin a California Shaka Nonprofit License Plate program, similar to the Hawai’i Shaka Nonprofit Plate program. In such programs, proceeds from annual registration surcharges are donated to the sponsoring 501C3 nonprofit. To gain approval in California, at least 7,500 plate holders must be ready to purchase the new plate. We therefore offer the petition signup below for you to register your interest in purchasing a Shaka Plate once the program goes live. This petition is only a waiting list, not a purchasing opportunity.

California License Plate Sign Up form

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OPTIONAL: Current License Plate Number(s)

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See Hawai’iʻs version of the Shaka Plate. CA version will be similar with the Shaka inserted in place of a removed far left character.

FAQs

Where do registration fees go?

Shaka Plates will be part of the State of California Nonprofit Plates Program, a surcharge added to annual registration fees. The majority of annual fees from Shaka plates will go to ID8, a 501C3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering ideation and expression that result in positive impacts. ID8 is the producer of the educational documentary, “Shaka, A Story of Aloha” and other Project Shaka programs as defined in this website.

Can I choose Shaka Plate characters?

No. There is no vanity plate option and characters are random.

Can EV (Electric Vehicle) plates be exchanged?

Yes. EV plates can be exchanged for Shaka Plates, but Shaka Plate do not show “EV” thus Act 168 EV exemptions for parking meter exemptions and HOV lane use do not apply. See EV laws here »

Can I support multiple nonprofits?

No. For example, if you currently have a Veteranʻs Plate and also want to support the Shaka Plate, youʻll have to choose betwen one of the other.

Are new vehicles eligible?

Yes. New vehicles are eligible however there seems to be different treatments by different islands:

O’AHU: DMV tells us that registered owners can bring their temporary paper plates into any DMV to exchange for Shaka Plates.
MAUI: DMV has told owners that they must wait until their metal plates arrive before exchanging for Shaka plates.
Other islands: ask your local DMV.

Are financed vehicles eligible?

Yes.

Are motorcycles eligible?

Yes. CA motorcycles are eligible for this program.

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