{"id":27,"date":"2020-02-19T10:31:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T18:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/replacement-license-plates-and-stickers\/"},"modified":"2024-10-31T10:23:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T17:23:44","slug":"replacement-license-plates-and-stickers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/replacement-license-plates-and-stickers\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacement License Plates and Stickers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\t<nav class=\"nav-left\" aria-label=\"Secondary Navigation\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"nav-left-children\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/decals-and-placards\/>Decals and Placards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/disabled-veteran-dv-license-plates\/>Disabled Veteran License Plates<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/disabled-person-parking-placards-plates\/>Disabled Person Parking Placards &#038; Plates<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/license-plates\/>License Plates<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/temporary-operating-permits\/>Temporary Operating Permits<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/clean-air-vehicle-decals-for-using-carpool-lanes\/>Clean Air Vehicle Decals<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/nav>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p>You must replace your license plates and registration stickers immediately if they\u2019re lost, stolen, damaged, or made illegible in any way. Here\u2019s how you request replacement or substitute license plates and stickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<p><strong>To replace your license plates, you&#8217;ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed application for your plate type.<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/dmv-virtual-office\/replacement-license-plates\/\">Replace your standard license plates online<\/a>&nbsp;<sup><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">(New!)<\/span><\/sup>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/application-for-replacement-plates-stickers-documents-reg-156-pdf\/\">Application for Replacement Stickers or Documents (REG 156) (PDF)<\/a> for disabled person\/veteran, exempt, foreign organization, off-highway vehicle, or two-dolly plates.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/special-interest-license-plates-application-reg-17-pdf\/\">Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) (PDF)<\/a> for special interest license plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/special-recognition-license-plate-application-reg-17a-pdf\/\">Special Recognition License Plate Application (REG 17A) (PDF)<\/a> for special recognition plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/application-for-special-equipment-identification-plate-reg-88-pdf\/\">Application for Special Equipment Identification Plate (REG 88) (PDF)<\/a> for special equipment ID plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/motorized-bicycle-instructions-application-pdf\/\">Motorized Bicycle (Moped) Instructions\/Application (REG 230) (PDF)<\/a> for motorized bicycle (moped) plates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A police report (if your plates were stolen).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any remaining license plates in your possession; these must be surrendered to DMV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/\">Applicable fees<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span role=\"region\" class=\"format-label--note\"><span class=\"format-label__text\">Note<\/span> If your plates were lost or stolen, you need to get <strong>substitute<\/strong> license plates with a new configuration. Otherwise, you can order <strong>replacement<\/strong> plates if you have special plates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ordering Replacement Plates Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/dmv-virtual-office\/replacement-license-plates\/\">Order replacement license plates online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ordering Replacement Plates In-Person at DMV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get your replacement plates in person at your nearest DMV:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit your completed application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show a valid California driver license or identification (DL\/ID) card. If your DL\/ID&nbsp;card is from another state or country, you must&nbsp;<strong>also<\/strong>&nbsp;show one of the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Military ID card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID card issued by a state or U.S. government agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student ID card issued by a college or university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ID card issued by a California-based employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your current address is different from the address in DMV records, you must show:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of vehicle ownership (for example, a copy of your title or your registration card).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A police report, if your license plates were stolen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/verification-of-vehicle-reg-31-pdf\/\">Verification of Vehicle (REG 31) (PDF)<\/a>&nbsp;form completed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), if replacement license plates were issued within the last 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surrender the remaining license plate(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the duplicate or substitute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/\">license plate fee<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ordering Replacement Plates by Mail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get your replacement plates by mail, you must:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be <span>the registered owner of the vehicle.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have the same address that appears in DMV records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a completed application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surrender the remaining license plate(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay a duplicate or substitute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/\">license plate fee<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mail the application, fee, and license plate(s) to the address on the form. If there is no address on the form, mail to:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Motor Vehicles<br>PO Box 942869<br>Sacramento, CA 94269-0001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replacing Registration Stickers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the year sticker for your currently registered vehicle was lost, stolen, damaged, or is illegible, you must request a replacement sticker and pay a substitute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/\">sticker fee<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ordering Replacement Stickers or Registration Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/online-replacement-sticker-or-registration-card\/\">Order Replacement Sticker or Registration Card online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Mail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit a completed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/application-for-replacement-plates-stickers-documents-reg-156-pdf\/\">Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents (REG 156) (PDF)<\/a> and the fee to the address on the form or your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/locations\/\">DMV office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may obtain a replacement month sticker at no cost from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/locations\/\">your local DMV<\/a> or by calling our contact center at 1-800-777-0133 (if eligible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-can-i-order-replacement-license-plate-stickers-if-my-vehicle-registration-is-expired\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tCan I order replacement license plate stickers if my vehicle registration is expired?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-71763\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-71763\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-75183\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-75183\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>No, replacement license plates and stickers cannot be issued to vehicles that aren\u2019t currently registered. You may obtain replacement license plates at the time you complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/vehicle-registration-renewal\/\">vehicle registration renewal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-what-should-i-do-if-i-dont-receive-my-replacement-license-plates-or-stickers\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhat should I do if I don&#039;t receive my replacement license plates or stickers?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-15213\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-15213\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-78792\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-78792\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1776199661#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t receive your license plates and\/or stickers and registration card within eight weeks of submitting an application, call us at 1-800-777-0133, Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to verify that they were issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If originals were mailed and not received, send a completed Application for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/application-for-replacement-plates-stickers-documents-reg-156-pdf\/\">Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents (REG 156) (PDF)<\/a> to the address on the form to obtain replacements at no additional charge. You may legally operate your vehicle until you receive your new stickers and registration from DMV.<cite class=\"dmv-citation\">(<em>California Vehicle Code<\/em> (CVC) \u00a74606)<\/cite>Law enforcement agencies provide a grace period for receipt of mailed stickers, license plates, and registration.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dmv-illustration aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/images\/illustrations\/checklist.svg\" class=\"dmv-illustration\" width=\"291\" height=\"262\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\" \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Need something else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-tiles-block full-width full-width--slant\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container container--full\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Forms<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><br>Find the full list of applicable forms to replace license plates and registration stickers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/forms\/\">Find forms<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Fees<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><br>Find the fees for ordering substitute or duplicate license plates and replacement registration stickers.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/\">View fees<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Renew Your Vehicle Registration<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><br>You need to renew your vehicle registration every 1-5 years in California, depending on the vehicle. 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