If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, you will usually need to complete the appropriate application for replacement license and/or 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:

1. Head to the local County Clerk's office with your license plate number.
2. Complete the vehicle title/registration form for the duplicate.
3. If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
4. There is no fee for a duplicate registration card.

APPLYING FOR REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATES AND/OR DECAL

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

1. The staff will help you complete the appropriate application for replacement plates. The correct application depends on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates.
2. You cannot have the same number plates issued twice in one calendar year, and so you will need to apply for new license plates. If they were damaged, you can obtain new ones by going to the local County Clerk's office.
3. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
4. Bring your valid Kentucky driver's license or State identification card.
5. If your current address differs from the one the Kentucky TC 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.
6. Pay the appropriate duplicate license plate fee which is currently $6.
7. Once your new license plate(s) and/or decal are ready, you will be contacted by the County Clerk's office. A duplicate license plate(s) will be provided which can be used until the new plates are issued.

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 after submitting your application, contact the local County Clerk's office.
• See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
• See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.