§ 16201 License Fee Definitions

• •A 'fee' isn't just money you pay—it includes taxes, penalties, and extra costs.
• •These fees are tied to getting, renewing, or keeping a license, certificate, or registration.
• •If the law says you need one of these, you’ll have to pay these fees.

You want to renew your driver’s license.

When you go to renew it, you’ll have to pay not just the renewal fee but also any extra costs or penalties if you’re late. This is all part of the 'fee' the law is talking about.