Replace lost or damaged plates

You must replace your license plates if they're lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated. If they're reported stolen, you can't use the same number.

Verify your address first

Before you can replace your plates, you must verify your residence street address or business address with us. To verify your address:

Online: Enter your address (even if it hasn't changed):
- Personal and business vehicles: Change your vehicle address
- Vehicle fleets (5 or more vehicles): Join or login to License eXpress for business
or
In person: Visit your local vehicle licensing office and verify your address when you replace your plates.

To replace standard license plates, visit a vehicle licensing office and bring all of the following with you:

A notarized Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest, or a notarized letter addressed to the Department of Licensing, saying that your vehicle license plates have been lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated.
Photo identification.
Cash or check for the fee:
- Vehicles - $37.25
- Trucks - $36.50
- Motorcycles - $19.25

Once replaced, your current plates are canceled immediately, and our records will note your plates have been replaced.

To replace personalized or special design plates, visit a vehicle licensing office and bring all of the following with you:

A notarized Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest, or a notarized letter addressed to the Department of Licensing, saying that your vehicle license plates have been lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated.
A completed License Plate Replacement Application.
Photo identification.
Cash or check for the fee (depends on the plate design).

Once replaced, your current plates are canceled immediately, and our records will note your plates have been replaced.