my dealer was a dream. the DMV clerk at the dealership sent my stuff in via overnight and heard back from REG that about $3 of fees were unpaid. she used the dealer credit to pay that got my license plate number, emailed it to me and I sent in the HOV and EV Parking forms that day.
You can also call DMV and ask for the license number, if your dealer is not as wonderful as Gardena Nissan.
I do not yet have the stickers. I expect them this week--crosses fingers, kisses to the sky and the goddess.
I still dont get why you cant file the HOV app (reg 1000) at the same time as the rest of the car paperwork.
so it is three weeks since purchase and I am hoping for the stickers next week.