If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, you will usually need to complete the Application for Duplicate Registration Certificate/Sub Decal for registration.

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. Complete the Application for Duplicate Registration Certificate/Sub Decal.
2. If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
3. Remember to bring the expiration date of the registration, your name and address along with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the license plate number.
4. If the owner of the vehicle is not going to appear at the time of applying for the duplicate, the form needs to be notarized.
5. Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently $5.

An application for a replacement registration card can be made by mail or in person. When applying by mail, include the completed application and fee by either a money order or check, and mail to:

Nevada DMV 
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711    

To apply in person, visit your local DMV office. You can also fax this application to (775) 684-4797 along with the credit card number.

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 DMV office.
2. Complete the appropriate application.
3. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
4. Even if you think your license plates are stolen, a police complaint is not mandatory in Nevada. However, if stolen, you can only apply for duplicate plates in person at the local DMV office.
5. Pay the appropriate duplicate registration fee, varies depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates. A regular license would cost you $5 and $0.50 Prison Industries fee.
6. If you are paying by credit card, you should also submit a credit card authorization form.

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 Nevada DMV has on file. Duplicates for stolen plates cannot be applied by mail.

1. Complete the appropriate application.
2. Mail the damaged plate(s) along with the application, if you still have them.
3. Pay the appropriate duplicate registration fee, which varies depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates. You can pay by money order, check, or credit card. A regular license would cost you $5 and $0.50 Prison Industries fee.
4. If you are paying by credit card, you should also submit a credit card authorization form.
5. If your license plates are due for renewal anytime soon, you could also choose to renew them at the time you apply for a duplicate license.

Mail the application, plate(s), and fee to:

Nevada DMV 
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711    

You can also fax this application to (775) 684-4797 along with the credit card number.

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 registration card, license plates, or stickers, contact the Nevada DMV on the following numbers:
  • Reno/Sparks/Carson City (775) 684-4368
    • Las Vegas area (702) 486-4368
      • Rural Nevada or Outside Nevada (877) 368-7828
• See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
• See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.