Sorry to hear that. I'll be happy to help you with this. Your Suspension Order that you received from the DMV will show you how much you will need to pay. The amount owed will depend on how long your insurance was lapsed.
Has your insurance lapsed for more than 25 days?
Yes, it's been longer than that.
Okay. For future reference, an insurance lapse of less than 25 days will require you to pay a civil penalty of $200. In this case, you would get to keep your plates. If you choose to surrender your plates, the penalty would be a 25 day suspension of your registration.
Thanks for the information. Can I pay the penalty online?
Yes, but you will need the Suspension Order that states you are eligible to pay a civil penalty.
What is the penalty for letting my insurance lapse for 90 days?
An insurance lapse of 90 days will result in a $900 fine. Again, you would have the option to pay the penalty and keep your plates or surrender them and serve a 90 day registration suspension.
How can I find more information about this topic?
You can find more information on our website under Insurance.
So, if I pay the civil penalty, I would be allowed to keep my plates?