If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, for license and sticker replacements, you will usually need to complete Application for Replacement of License Plates, Validation Stickers, or Lost Document Title.

APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION CARD

You can apply for a replacement registration card if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged in person by following these steps:

1. Visit your local DMV office.
2. Bring your driver's license and information on the vehicle including model and license plate number.
3. If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
4. A duplicate registration card does not cost anything.

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. Complete the Application for Replacement of License Plates, Validation Stickers, or Lost Document Title. The license plates/validation stickers portion of the form has to be filled out and submitted to the local county treasurer's office.
2. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
3. There is no fee for duplicate license plates.

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 must complete the Application for Replacement of License Plates, Validation Stickers, or Lost Document Title. The license plates/validation stickers portion of the form has to be filled out and submitted to the local county treasurer's office. There is currently no fee for duplicate stickers.

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 South Dakota DMV at (605) 773-3541 for assistance.
• See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
• See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.