How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Mississippi
If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, you will usually need to complete the appropriate application for replacement registration card 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:
- Head to the nearest tax collector's office with a valid license or ID for proof of identity.
- Complete the appropriate application for duplicate registration.
- If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
- Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently 25 cents, and you will be issued a new registration card.
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 only obtain replacement plates in person at the nearest tax collector's office.- A completed form for application for replacement plates should be filled and submitted to the local law enforcement officer.
- Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
- Bring your valid Mississippi driver's license or State identification card.
- Pay the appropriate duplicate license plate fee, which is currently $10.
- If special tags were lost, the fee would vary depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Note that you cannot obtain replacement license plates or stickers for vehicles that are not currently registered.
- If you have queries related to registration card, license plates, or stickers, contact the Mississippi State Tax Commission on (601) 923-7000 for assistance. You can also submit your queries online.
- See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
- See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.
