Our print-outs look very similar(the results get sent directly to Ca. DMV immediately),AND,(I almost forgot)since it's CA. law you must have proof of insurance(with a card from your Ins. Co. in the car at all times),your Ins. Co. must also register(electronically) proof to the state that you do have ins. before they'll issue the tag.....umh,Commiefornia,yep!!
It's just the way it is here,we live with it,not very willingly,but we live with it
Another note,if you don't have that little ''proof of ins. card'' the cops can give you a ticket.They ask for it along with your registration card when you get pulled over.
Once you get the smog test done,and the car passed,and your ins. is up to date it's possible to go to the DMV website and pay for the registration and they'll send your tag in the mail.That part is nice since you don't have to go to the local DMV office and wait in line to pay and get the tag...