FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' License Plate?
The Endless Summer License Plate is a Specialized License Plate benefiting programs of the California State Coastal Conservancy (Conservancy), an agency within the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The Conservancy will distribute the funds collected to programs that expand coastal access with a focus on systemically excluded communities.
Is this license plate affiliated with the film 'The Endless Summer'?
Yes! The Conservancy has worked with Bruce Brown Films through Endless Summer Marketing Group to develop the Endless Summer plate as a source of funding for coastal outdoor access programming. There is a very popular Endless Summer plate in Florida, Bruce Brown Films is excited to have a plate in their home state.
How does the process work?
Preorder the Endless Summer License plate by clicking the Order Button.
We have 12 months to collect the required 7,500 pre-paid applications. If 7,500 applications are not collected in the initial 12 months, we may request a 12-month extension to continue collecting prepaid applications.
After 7,500 prepaid applications are collected and are submitted with the funds to the California DMV, the DMV will begin the new plate program implementation process, which can take up to an additional 10-12 months.
If we do not reach the required 7,500 prepaid applications within the time allowed, all applicants will receive a full refund of their preorder payment, excluding the $3.00 non-refundable credit card processing fee.
Who can pre-order these plates?
Anyone who has a current California-registered vehicle, including automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle, may order the Endless Summer License Plate for each registered vehicle.
NOTE: The vehicle will also need to have a California-registration at the time the plate is released, if you change vehicles, you MUST update your order information by clicking on the Order button and log into your account or you may not receive your plate and your fees will be refunded. Alternatively, you may also update your information by contacting EndlessSummer@scc.ca.gov.
How much does the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' license plate cost?
The Endless Summer License Plate costs a fee in addition to your normal vehicle registration fee. To pre-order a sequentially numbered plate (a six-space alpha-numeric generated by the DMV) the initial cost will be $50 plate fee and $40 thereafter annually to renew plus your normal vehicle registration fee. Personalized Endless Summer plates (where you select from two to six numbers and/or letters) cost $103 and $83 per year to renew plus your normal vehicle registration fees.
The Endless Summer License Plate is a Specialized License Plate benefiting programs of the California State Coastal Conservancy (Conservancy), an agency within the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The Conservancy will distribute the funds collected to programs that expand coastal access with a focus on systemically excluded communities.
Is this license plate affiliated with the film 'The Endless Summer'?
Yes! The Conservancy has worked with Bruce Brown Films through Endless Summer Marketing Group to develop the Endless Summer plate as a source of funding for coastal outdoor access programming. There is a very popular Endless Summer plate in Florida, Bruce Brown Films is excited to have a plate in their home state.
How does the process work?
Preorder the Endless Summer License plate by clicking the Order Button.
We have 12 months to collect the required 7,500 pre-paid applications. If 7,500 applications are not collected in the initial 12 months, we may request a 12-month extension to continue collecting prepaid applications.
After 7,500 prepaid applications are collected and are submitted with the funds to the California DMV, the DMV will begin the new plate program implementation process, which can take up to an additional 10-12 months.
If we do not reach the required 7,500 prepaid applications within the time allowed, all applicants will receive a full refund of their preorder payment, excluding the $3.00 non-refundable credit card processing fee.
Who can pre-order these plates?
Anyone who has a current California-registered vehicle, including automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle, may order the Endless Summer License Plate for each registered vehicle.
NOTE: The vehicle will also need to have a California-registration at the time the plate is released, if you change vehicles, you MUST update your order information by clicking on the Order button and log into your account or you may not receive your plate and your fees will be refunded. Alternatively, you may also update your information by contacting EndlessSummer@scc.ca.gov.
How much does the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' license plate cost?
The Endless Summer License Plate costs a fee in addition to your normal vehicle registration fee. To pre-order a sequentially numbered plate (a six-space alpha-numeric generated by the DMV) the initial cost will be $50 plate fee and $40 thereafter annually to renew plus your normal vehicle registration fee. Personalized Endless Summer plates (where you select from two to six numbers and/or letters) cost $103 and $83 per year to renew plus your normal vehicle registration fees.
Where will the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' fees go?
After plate implementation costs and Administrative Service Fees are paid to the Department of Motor Vehicles, the plate revenues will be distributed as below:
• Seventy-five percent (75%) of funds generated will be allocated by the Coastal Conservancy to support “A Coast for All”. The Coastal Conservancy anticipates granting these funds to non-profit organizations, tribes, and other government entities to support coastal access. Examples of the grants could include funding for programs to teach surfing, go kayaking, explore tide pools, or for adaptive equipment such as beach wheelchairs and mobility mats.
• Five percent (5%) will go to the Coastal Conservancy for administration of the grant programs.
• Twenty percent (20%) of the funds will go to Endless Summer Marketing Group for licensing fees and ongoing marketing of the license plate.
NOTE: Fees for personalized plates, also called Environmental License Plates or ELPs, are deposited into the Environmental License Plate Fund.
Are the fees tax-deductible?
A portion of the Endless Summer License Plate purchase price and renewal fee may be considered a charitable contribution and maybe tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. For questions about your taxes, consult a tax professional.
How can I help?
Spread the word! Tell your friends, family, and co-workers to order their Endless Summer License Plate. Email this web site to everyone you know that lives, works and recreates in California. Follow us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ca_coastal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoastalConservancy/
If I already own a personalized plate, can I keep it?
If your current personalized plate has two to six characters, you can exchange it for an Endless Summer license plate for an auto, commercial vehicle, or trailer. If your current personalized plate has two to five characters, you can exchange it to an Endless Summer license plate for a motorcycle. You may not exchange a regular series license plate number, a sequential license plate number from another special license plate program, or a configuration with a special character, such as a star, heart, hand, or plus sign (i.e. Kids license plate).
I currently have a different specialized plate – can I switch to the Endless Summer License Plate?
Yes, switching to a new special license plate is just like getting a brand new license plate. If we successfully collect the 7,500 pre-paid applications, and after DMV is able to program the new plate into its system, you will turn in your old special plate and be issued your new Endless Summer license plate.
If you would like to switch your personalized special plate and keep your current personalization on an Endless Summer license plate, see the above FAQ.
After plate implementation costs and Administrative Service Fees are paid to the Department of Motor Vehicles, the plate revenues will be distributed as below:
• Seventy-five percent (75%) of funds generated will be allocated by the Coastal Conservancy to support “A Coast for All”. The Coastal Conservancy anticipates granting these funds to non-profit organizations, tribes, and other government entities to support coastal access. Examples of the grants could include funding for programs to teach surfing, go kayaking, explore tide pools, or for adaptive equipment such as beach wheelchairs and mobility mats.
• Five percent (5%) will go to the Coastal Conservancy for administration of the grant programs.
• Twenty percent (20%) of the funds will go to Endless Summer Marketing Group for licensing fees and ongoing marketing of the license plate.
NOTE: Fees for personalized plates, also called Environmental License Plates or ELPs, are deposited into the Environmental License Plate Fund.
Are the fees tax-deductible?
A portion of the Endless Summer License Plate purchase price and renewal fee may be considered a charitable contribution and maybe tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. For questions about your taxes, consult a tax professional.
How can I help?
Spread the word! Tell your friends, family, and co-workers to order their Endless Summer License Plate. Email this web site to everyone you know that lives, works and recreates in California. Follow us on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ca_coastal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoastalConservancy/
If I already own a personalized plate, can I keep it?
If your current personalized plate has two to six characters, you can exchange it for an Endless Summer license plate for an auto, commercial vehicle, or trailer. If your current personalized plate has two to five characters, you can exchange it to an Endless Summer license plate for a motorcycle. You may not exchange a regular series license plate number, a sequential license plate number from another special license plate program, or a configuration with a special character, such as a star, heart, hand, or plus sign (i.e. Kids license plate).
I currently have a different specialized plate – can I switch to the Endless Summer License Plate?
Yes, switching to a new special license plate is just like getting a brand new license plate. If we successfully collect the 7,500 pre-paid applications, and after DMV is able to program the new plate into its system, you will turn in your old special plate and be issued your new Endless Summer license plate.
If you would like to switch your personalized special plate and keep your current personalization on an Endless Summer license plate, see the above FAQ.
How long will it take to get the plates?
Please be patient as it may take up to three years before the Endless Summer Specialized License Plate becomes an official California license plate and begins being issued.
We have 12 months to collect the required 7,500 pre-paid applications. If 7,500 applications are not collected in the initial 12 months, we may request a 12-month extension to continue collecting pre-paid applications. If a 12-month extension is requested, we must notify applicants of the extension.
After 7,500 pre-paid applications are collected and submitted to the California DMV, the DMV will begin the new plate program implementation process which can take up to an additional 12 months.
For sequential license plate orders, when the order is processed, the license plate will be assigned to the vehicle indicated on the order and mailed out, which may take 7 to 12 business days.
For personalized license plate orders, the review and production of the personalized plates may take 10 to 12 weeks and will be distributed to the DMV or an Auto Club office indicated on the application. Once received by the designated office, a post card will be sent out notifying you that they are available for pick up.
Will I be able to give these plates as a gift?
Yes. You may give an Endless Summer License Plate as a gift. Go to the Order License Plate page and complete the web or paper pledge form and fill it out on behalf of your gift recipient. The person receiving the gift must have a current California registration for the vehicle they plan to place the plates onto and the vehicle must be registered if and when the Endless Summer license plate is released which can take up to three years. As such, make sure that if the gift recipient’s personal or vehicle information changes that you update us before the new plates get released.
If you plan to give six or more Endless Summer license plates as a gift, by regulation, they can only be sequential and not personalized.
Please be patient as it may take up to three years before the Endless Summer Specialized License Plate becomes an official California license plate and begins being issued.
We have 12 months to collect the required 7,500 pre-paid applications. If 7,500 applications are not collected in the initial 12 months, we may request a 12-month extension to continue collecting pre-paid applications. If a 12-month extension is requested, we must notify applicants of the extension.
After 7,500 pre-paid applications are collected and submitted to the California DMV, the DMV will begin the new plate program implementation process which can take up to an additional 12 months.
For sequential license plate orders, when the order is processed, the license plate will be assigned to the vehicle indicated on the order and mailed out, which may take 7 to 12 business days.
For personalized license plate orders, the review and production of the personalized plates may take 10 to 12 weeks and will be distributed to the DMV or an Auto Club office indicated on the application. Once received by the designated office, a post card will be sent out notifying you that they are available for pick up.
Will I be able to give these plates as a gift?
Yes. You may give an Endless Summer License Plate as a gift. Go to the Order License Plate page and complete the web or paper pledge form and fill it out on behalf of your gift recipient. The person receiving the gift must have a current California registration for the vehicle they plan to place the plates onto and the vehicle must be registered if and when the Endless Summer license plate is released which can take up to three years. As such, make sure that if the gift recipient’s personal or vehicle information changes that you update us before the new plates get released.
If you plan to give six or more Endless Summer license plates as a gift, by regulation, they can only be sequential and not personalized.
What will you do with the information provided on the order form?
We will not share your information, send you unsolicited emails/mailings, or make unsolicited phone calls to you. You do have the option to sign up for future information. Your information will only be used to contact you regarding your Endless Summer License Plate order.
We will not share your information, send you unsolicited emails/mailings, or make unsolicited phone calls to you. You do have the option to sign up for future information. Your information will only be used to contact you regarding your Endless Summer License Plate order.
I have a disabled plate. Can I still get Endless Summer license plate?
Yes, if you are willing to replace your disabled person license plate with a disabled person parking placard. It is not possible to get a combined Endless Summer /disabled person license plate. However, you can get an Endless Summer license plate and display a disabled person parking placard in the vehicle to receive the parking privileges. Please see DMV’s website about applying for a disabled person placard.
Yes, if you are willing to replace your disabled person license plate with a disabled person parking placard. It is not possible to get a combined Endless Summer /disabled person license plate. However, you can get an Endless Summer license plate and display a disabled person parking placard in the vehicle to receive the parking privileges. Please see DMV’s website about applying for a disabled person placard.
What do I do if I move or have a change of vehicle before I receive my Endless Summer Plate?
You may update your information by contacting EndlessSummer@scc.ca.gov
You may update your information by contacting EndlessSummer@scc.ca.gov
Additional Questions:
Can I get a special character on the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' license plate, such as a star, heart, hand, or plus?
No, those special characters are only available on the Kids license plate.
Can I use my current personalized license plate configuration?
Yes, if your personalized plate has two to six characters, you can exchange it to the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' license plate. You may not exchange a regular series license plate number, sequential license plate number from another special plate program, or a configuration with special characters, such as a star, heart, hand, or plus (i.e. Kids license plate).
I have a motorcycle. Can I still get a license plate?
Yes. Motorcycle plates are available and will have the design affixed on the left side of the plate. Sequential plates will have a five character configuration and personalized configurations may be ordered with a minimum of two and maximum of five characters.
Can I get a special character on the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' license plate, such as a star, heart, hand, or plus?
No, those special characters are only available on the Kids license plate.
Can I use my current personalized license plate configuration?
Yes, if your personalized plate has two to six characters, you can exchange it to the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' license plate. You may not exchange a regular series license plate number, sequential license plate number from another special plate program, or a configuration with special characters, such as a star, heart, hand, or plus (i.e. Kids license plate).
I have a motorcycle. Can I still get a license plate?
Yes. Motorcycle plates are available and will have the design affixed on the left side of the plate. Sequential plates will have a five character configuration and personalized configurations may be ordered with a minimum of two and maximum of five characters.
I lease a car. Can I still get the 'Endless Summer A Coast for All' license plate?
Yes.
Will I receive one or two license plate?
You will receive two plates for auto or truck (commercial) and one plate for motorcycle or trailer.
Will I receive registration stickers with my new license plate(s)?
Yes.
Can I pick up the 'Endless Summer A coast for All' license plate without assigning to a vehicle?
No, the license plates must be assigned to a currently registered vehicle.
What do I do if I move out of state, no longer have a vehicle or wish to cancel my order before I receive my plate?
Please contact us immediately by email and reference your full name and email address so we can issue a full refund, excluding the $3.00 credit card processing fee.
Yes.
Will I receive one or two license plate?
You will receive two plates for auto or truck (commercial) and one plate for motorcycle or trailer.
Will I receive registration stickers with my new license plate(s)?
Yes.
Can I pick up the 'Endless Summer A coast for All' license plate without assigning to a vehicle?
No, the license plates must be assigned to a currently registered vehicle.
What do I do if I move out of state, no longer have a vehicle or wish to cancel my order before I receive my plate?
Please contact us immediately by email and reference your full name and email address so we can issue a full refund, excluding the $3.00 credit card processing fee.
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