Section 9255.1 Of Article 2. Registration Fees From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 2.

. A service fee of two dollars ($2), in addition to other required fees, shall be paid to the department upon the initial issuance of a registration card identifying a motor vehicle of a type included in subdivision (b) of Section 4453. Subsequent transfers of title are exempted from the two-dollar ($2) service fee.