Hundreds complain ‘NeedTags’ leads drivers to believe it’s the DMV, adds surprise fees [Video]

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Dozens of California drivers are complaining they were tricked into clicking on a website they thought was the DMV — when in fact it was a private company selling DMV services.

You might be surprised to learn the DMV authorizes companies to take your DMV payments — and they can add as much as they want in extra fees.

So why let companies profit off drivers paying a DMV bill?

7 On Your Side has seen hundreds of complaints about one company in particular: NeedTags.com.

VIDEO: DMV lookalike ‘NeedTags’ threatens elderly customer with legal action for credit card dispute

When the 81-year-old man disputed extra fees on his credit card, the DMV lookalike “need tags” threatened legal action until 7 on your side intervened.

Consumers say the website looks and functions like the DMV website — but tacks on surprise fees.

One consumer advocate says the added fees could violate the state’s …