Just a warning: if you’re late for your DMV renewal, they will charge you a $100 late penalty.  If you get a ticket while they’re processing your renewal, you will have to pay for the ticket, mail a copy of your registration to the court, or appear in court with your registration.  If you don’t receive your renewal prior to your court date, the court will charge you $300 for failure to appear plus $10 processing.  This is a really horrible financial loop where the system wins.