But Californians spotted it charges about $90 more than they could have just paid through the state website. 3 California drivers have erupted over huge charges after being duped by sites that closely resemble the DMV web page. ABC7The company can be seen on Google search results as a “sponsored result” and on the state DMV website as a “DMV partner.” “Consumers are paying, in some cases, hundreds of dollars more beyond what they would pay just by going straight to the DMV website… Which I highly recommend all consumers do go to the DMV website.” “The California DMV encourages customers to use its online services at dmv.ca.gov to complete transactions without incurring the additional charges of a third-party business partner.