LOST OR STOLEN LICENSE PLATES

As soon as license plates are lost, stolen or illegible they must be replaced. In order to replace your plates you can mail the application form along with a credit card authorization form to the following address or go in person.

Nevada DMV
555 Wright Way

Carson City, NV 89711    

For in-person replacement:

• Visit your local DMV office.
• Present proper forms of ID.
• Hand in any remaining license plates.
• Fill in the application for replacement plates.
• Pay the license plate replacement fees of $5 for standard plates.

Note: If your license plates are stolen, you have to obtain replacement plates in person only. The form for replacing stolen plates is separate as well and can be accessed here.

CUSTOM AND PERSONALIZED PLATES

Regular Series

These are the different types of plates in the regular series: Auto, Commercial, Trailer, Motorcycle, Permanent Trailer Identification, Disabled Person, Disabled Veteran, and Foreign Organization. Application forms are available at your local DMV office. Fill them out and submit with the appropriate fees (see below).

Special Interest Plates

Special Interest Plates are divided into the following categories: Personalized, Circa 1982 Replica Plates, Charitable and Collegiate, Organizational, Classic, Veterans and Military, Firefighters, Sample and Souvenir. Click on these links to access applications forms for replacing the different types of special interest plates - Personalized, Veterans and Military, Professional Firefighters, Voluntary Firefighters and Mason. You can apply for special interest plates in person, online, by mail or by fax.

Applying Online

You can access the personalized license plates available here and order them using Nevada's Personalized Plate Search or email the DMV at info@dmv.nv.gov.

In person

When you have completed the forms, take them to your local DMV office and submit them with the appropriate fees (see below).

By Mail

Each special interest plate has a distinct mailing address on the form. Fill out the application form and mail along with the stated fee via check, money order or a credit card authorization form.

By Fax

You may also fill out the application form and fax to (775) 684-4797 along with the credit card authorization form.

FEES

The fees for replacing a license plate or getting new plates vary depending on the type of plate you need. For more information, please see individual application forms.

Note: For disabled drivers, please see disability plates and fees.

WHAT TO DO WITH PLATES WHEN BUYING/SELLING A VEHICLE

Under Nevada Law it is mandatory to retain license plates from a vehicle when selling. You may transfer them to another vehicle or surrender them to your local DMV office in person or via certified mail.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See DMV hours and locations.
• See link for disabled drivers.
• Please visit DMV.com's Nevada home page for other topics on driving in this state.