Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual

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Chapter 20: Replacements and Substitutes

20.070 Special Equipment (SE) License Plates/Stickers, Identification (ID) Cards

Chapter 20 Replacements and Substitutes

20.070 Special Equipment (SE) License Plates/Stickers/Identification(ID) Cards (VC §9261)

An SE registered owner (RO) may obtain replacements for lost, stolen, mutilated, or illegible license plates, stickers, and ID cards.

The following must be submitted:

  • An Application for Special Equipment Identification Plate (REG 88) form.
  • The fees due.

Note: If the SE renewal fee is due and both the billing notice and last- issued ID card are lost, the RO places a check mark in the “Renewal Special Equipment Plate” box. A replacement ID card fee is not due in conjunction with renewal or an application for a substitute plate.

The procedure below must be followed:

  • Forward the application to the Special Processing Unit (SPU) in DMV headquarters.