How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Idaho
If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Idaho 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 by following these steps:
- Go to the County Assessor's office with a valid driver's license and the current license plate number.
- Complete the appropriate application for a replacement registration and pay a fee of $3.
- If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
- The County Assessor's office can give you the application form and inform you of the exact fees.
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 by visiting your local DMV office.
- Complete the appropriate application for replacement plates. The correct application depends on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates.
- Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
- Pay the appropriate duplicate registration fee, which varies depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates.
- The County Assessor's office can give you the application form and inform you of the exact fees.
APPLYING FOR REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATE STICKER(S)
If you need the sticker replaced, you can go to the County Assessor's office with a valid driver's license and the current license plate number and obtain a new sticker for a fee of $5.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Note that you cannot obtain replacement license plates or stickers for vehicles that are not currently registered.
- For vehicle registration queries, you can also contact (208) 334-8649.
- See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
- See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.
