How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Kansas
If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, you will usually need to complete the relevant application.
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 your local country treasurer's office by following these steps:
- Complete the Title and Registration Manual Application.
- If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
- If your registration has been stolen, you must file a police complaint and bring the same to the county treasurer's office.
- Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently 50 cents.
APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATES
If one or both of your license plates and/or decals are lost, stolen, or damaged, you must apply for replacement plate(s) immediately. You can obtain replacement plates in person at the local county treasurer's office also by following these steps:- Complete the appropriate application.
- Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them, and surrender them.
- Bring your valid Kansas driver's license or State identification card.
- Bring current registration for vehicle identification.
- Pay the duplicate registration fee of $3.50.
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.



