If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Arizona Motor Vehicles Division. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, you will usually need to complete the appropriate replacement form.

APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION CARD

You can apply for a replacement registration card if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged by mail, online or in person.

You can only order a duplicate registration card online. Follow these steps to obtain a duplicate registration card in person:

1. Complete the Application for Duplicate Registration.
2. If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
3. Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently $4.37.

When applying by mail, include the completed application and fee, and mail to:

Mail Drop 555M
Title Maintenance Unit
Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 2100
Phoenix, AZ 85001-2100    

APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATES AND/OR YEAR AND MONTH TABS

If one or both of your license plates/tabs are lost, stolen, or damaged, you must apply for replacement plate(s)/tabs immediately. You can obtain replacement plates either in person or by mail. Applying For Replacement License Plates/Tabs in Person For license plates and tabs, you will have to visit your nearest MVD office. Follow these steps to obtain replacement plates and tabs.

1. Complete the Plate Notice.
2. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
3. Bring your valid Arizona 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.
4. If your current address differs from the one the Arizona DMV has on file, you must also provide proof of ownership of the vehicle (a copy of your title or registration card), along with a police report, if your license plates/tabs were stolen.
5. Pay the duplicate license plate fee, currently $5 for standard plates or tabs.

Applying For Replacement License Plates/Tabs by Mail To be eligible to apply by mail, you must be the registered owner of the vehicle, and your current address must match the one the Arizona MVD has on file.

1. Complete the Plate Notice.
2. Mail the damaged plate(s) along with the application, if you still have them.
3. Pay the $5 replacement plates'/tabs fee, which will increase depending on whether you have special interest, or personalized plates.

Mail the application, plate(s) and fee to:

Mail Drop 555M
Title Maintenance Unit
Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 2100
Phoenix, AZ 85001-2100    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Note that you cannot obtain replacement license plates or stickers for vehicles that are not currently registered.
• If you have not received your replacement registration card, license plates, or stickers within eight weeks of submitting your application, contact the Arizona MVD at (602) 255-0072 if calling from Phoenix, (520) 629-9808 if calling from Tucson or (800) 251-5866 for elsewhere in the state, Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5 pm for assistance.
• See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
• See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.