If your vehicle's registration card, license plate(s) or stickers are lost, stolen, or damaged, you may apply for a replacement with the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles. While the procedure differs slightly depending on what needs to be replaced, you will usually need to complete the appropriate replacement forms.

APPLYING FOR A REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION CARD

You can apply for a replacement registration card if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged. To apply in person, visit your local DMV office.

1. Complete the Duplicate Certificate of Registration Application.
2. If your current registration card has been damaged, attach the damaged card to the application.
3. Bring along your Social Security Number for identification purposes.
4. Pay the duplicate registration fee, currently $2. Wisconsin provides fast service processing, wherein you can get your replacement registration faster for an extra fee of $4.

An application for a replacement registration card can be made by mail also. When applying by mail, include the completed application and fee and mail to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 7911
Madison, WI 53707-7911    

If you want it to be a Fast Service Processing, address it to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Fast Service Processing
P.O. Box 7306
Madison, WI 53707-7306    

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. To apply in person, visit your local DMV office.
2. Complete the Replacement License Plate Application, indicating the type of plate you would like to have and the reason for requesting a duplicate.
3. Bring the damaged plate(s) with you, if you still have them.
4. Bring your valid Wisconsin driver's license, identification card, or Social Security Number.
5. You must also provide a copy of the police report, if your license plates were stolen.
6. Pay the appropriate duplicate license plate fee, as indicated on the form, which varies depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates.
7. Applying for duplicate license in person will cost you an additional $5.

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 Wisconsin DMV has on file.

1. Complete the Replacement License Plate Application, indicating the type of plate you would like to have and the reason for requesting a duplicate.
2. Include copies of your valid Wisconsin driver's license, identification card, or Social Security Number.
3. Mail the damaged plate(s) along with the application, if you still have them.
4. You must also include a copy of the police report if your license plates were stolen.
5. Include the appropriate duplicate license plate fee, as indicated on the form, which varies depending on whether you have regular, special interest, or personalized plates. The fee should be payable to Registration Fee Trust. Mail the application, plate(s) and fee to the address to:

   Wisconsin Department of Transportation
   P.O. Box 7949
   Madison, CA 53707-7949    

If you had specialized plates and have reported them to be stolen, mail the complete package to:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Special Plates Unit
P.O. Box 7911
Madison, CA 53707-7911    

Replacement plates will arrive in 3 to 4 weeks if they are regular and they may take 6 to 8 weeks if you are applying for special plates.

APPLYING FOR REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATE STICKER(S)

If your vehicle's sticker is lost, stolen or damaged, you are required to obtain a replacement sticker. You can obtain duplicates by either sending an email or by phone. An email should be sent to bur-veh-services.dmv@dot.state.wi.us stating:

• Vehicle Identification Number
• License plate number and the sticker type required.
• Complete name, including initials, if any.
• Complete mailing address, zip code included.
• Contact information of an email address and/or phone number.

Alternately, you can call (608) 266-1466 which is operational 24x7 and leave a message requesting for duplicate stickers. You will be asked for the license plate number and the type of sticker needed. Most duplicate sticker requests are dispatched the next business day.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Note that you cannot obtain replacement license plates or stickers for vehicles that are not currently registered.
• If you have questions related to your replacement registration card, license plates, or stickers, contact the Wisconsin DMV (608) 266-1466 for assistance. You can also email to bur-veh-services.dmv@dot.state.wi.us with the vehicle identification number.
• See also Vehicle registration and Registration Renewal.
• See also Replacing a Lost Driver's License and Replacing a Lost Title.