Thread: YOM rules

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SoCal, the YOM law in California says that cars that are 1962 and older are eligible. In your case, you need plates that were used in 1950. In California in 1950, as you are aware, they used the 1947 plate with metal tabs for 1950. This is what you'll need to do;

1) Locate a matching pair of 1947 plates. California requires front and rear plates, even with older plates, unless it was a year where only one plate was used.

2) You need to make sure your plates are 'clear'. This means that the number on your plates can not be currently registered on another vehicle.

3) Make sure your plates are legible. Technically, California laws says the plates can not be repainted. While they rarely if ever enforce the law, why take a chance. Once the car is registered, have the plates restored then.

4) You'll need a matching set of tabs for the 1950 year. The same rules apply to the tabs except for being 'clear' (I know it goes without saying...)

5) The plates must be for the type of vehicle being registered. If you have a car, they need to be passenger plates. If you have a truck, they need to be truck plates.

6) The forms required are online at the CA DMV website.

I've attached a picture of what you're looking for. Good luck!