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

APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION CARD

You can apply for a replacement registration card if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged in person at the local DMV office.

1. Provide proof of insurance.
2. Provide proof of your vehicle registration plate number.
3. Provide copy of your title.
4. If the registration card was lost or stolen, then you need to lodge a complaint and provide a copy of the complaint to the DMV.
5. If your car has a lien, the lien holder will be asked to complete a form, which should also be submitted to the DMV.
6. Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently $2.

APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATES

If one or both of your license plates are lost, stolen, or damaged, you must apply for replacement plate(s) immediately. You can obtain replacement plates in person at the local DMV office.

1. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you if you still have them.
2. If your current address differs from the one the Delaware 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 were stolen.
3. Pay the fee of $6, which varies depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates.
4. You can get the same number as the one that was lost, but DMV prefers to issue a new numbers, to avoid chances of misuse by somebody else.

It is preferable to get a new tag also when you get a new license plate. DMV will issue a temporary tag valid for 30 days, which can be used until the replacement card is issued.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Note that you cannot obtain replacement license plates or stickers for vehicles that are not currently registered.
• If you have any queries about replacement registration card, license plates, or stickers, contact the Delaware DMV at one of the following numbers:
  • New Castle DMV at (302) 326-5000
    • Greater Wilmington DMV at (302) 434-3200
      • Dover DMV at (302) 744-2500
      • Georgetown DMV at (302) 853-1000
• See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
• See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.