How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Alabama
If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you will apply for a replacement with the Alabama Motor Vehicle Division.
APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION CARD
You can apply for a replacement registration card if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged by following these steps:
- Visit your local county's Motor Vehicle Title and Tag Office.
- If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
- If your registration card was stolen, file a police report and take a copy to the office.
APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATES/STICKERS
If one or both of your license plates or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you must apply for replacement plate(s) immediately. You can obtain replacement plates in person only.- Complete the application for replacement plates, available with your local county's Motor Vehicle Title and Tag Office.
- Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
- If your license plates were stolen, file a police report and take the copy to the office.
- Bring your valid Alabama driver's license or State identification card. If you do not have a driver's license or ID card, others forms of identification may be acceptable.
- Pay the appropriate fee for replacement license plates. Check with your local county's Motor Vehicle Title and Tag Office on the exact amount.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Note that you cannot obtain replacement license plates or stickers for vehicles that are not currently registered.
- See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
- See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.




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I am in Mexico visiting. My Alabama, Lawrence County, license plate was stolen off my car. I have the police report but it is in spanish. I effectively can not drive because of this. I request immediate assistance and guidance on this matter.
Thank you...............William Jenkins
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