If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Maine Bureau 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 registration 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. Go to the town office or city hall and complete the appropriate application for replacement registration.
2. If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
3. Bring your current driver's license or photo ID.
4. Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently $2. Cash and checks are usually accepted in most town offices or city halls.

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 either in person or by mail. Applying For Replacement License Plates In Person

1. Visit your local BMV office.
2. Complete the Notice of Loss of Number Plates and Request for New Plates.
3. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
4. Bring your valid Maine driver's license or State identification card.
5. Pay the appropriate duplicate license plate fee, which would be $5 for plates only and $5.50 for plates with stickers.

Applying For Replacement License Plates 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 Maine BMV has on file.

1. Complete the Notice of Loss of Number Plates and Request for New Plates.
2. Mail the damaged plate(s) along with the application, if you still have them.
3. Pay the appropriate duplicate registration fee, as listed on the form. Mail the application, a copy of your registration, and fee to:

   Bureau of Motor Vehicles
   ATTN: Lost Plate Clerk
   29 State House Station
   Augusta, ME 04333-0029    

APPLYING FOR REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATE STICKER(S)

If your vehicle's year sticker is lost, stolen or damaged, you are required to obtain a replacement sticker. You can go to the local BMV office with your registration and pay the appropriate fee, currently $0.25 per sticker and get a new replacement sticker.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Note that you cannot obtain replacement license plates or stickers for vehicles that are not currently registered.
• If you have any queries related to replacements, contact the Maine BMV at (207) 624-9000, ext. 52149.
• See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
• See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.