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For a vehicle no longer owned by you
If you are looking to surrender license plates no longer in use, or replace license plates that have been lost, stolen, or damaged, read the information in the sections below. Information on how to transfer license plates when changing vehicles is also located below. If you want to find out more about standard issue or specialized license plates, please go to Plate Types. here
To replace lost or stolen plates with new ones containing the next available number:
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 129
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0129
If your vehicle was stolen, report the theft to your insurance company and the police as soon as possible. The police will then complete the report you need to obtain new plates, which you can use after your vehicle has been recovered. If you get a different vehicle, you will need to apply for new plates. more
You are not required by law to get an Enhanced or REAL ID license. However, with a Standard license, you will be disallowed from boarding any domestic airline flight, beginning in October of the year 2020, unless you have a passport.
If one plate is stolen, lost or otherwise destroyed, you must replace it as soon as possible. To get either one or both plates replaced without paying a fee, you must submit proof from the police affirming the plate or plates have been stolen. You do not need this statement if you are replacing one plate only, and are okay with paying the fee. However, if both plates were stolen, you must notify the police and obtain a police report. here
If you have a lost license in NY, or if it has been stolen, you should go to your local DMV office for a replacement. Driver’s licenses in New York are undergoing an enhancement for tighter security, and you will need to bring the necessary documents to obtain a license that’s compliant with the new laws, which will take effect in 2020. New York offers a checklist of what you will need to bring to obtain a new license that’s compliant with the Enhanced or “REAL ID” guidelines.
Visit our Vehicle Registration section and choose your state to find out if temporary plates are available to you, and the process to apply for one. [links]
Thankfully, the process to replace car tags is pretty basic from state to state. For details, please visit your state's Replacing a Lost Registration page. here
You can usually find your license plate number on your registration card or certificate. Some states may also offer an online tag lookup or registration status search. Without your plate number, you may need other identifying information, such as your driver's license number or vehicle identification number (VIN). [links]
You would be surprised how many options there are for license plates in your state. If you're interested in finding out the types of plates offered and the cost of license plates, check out our License Plates and Placards page. If you choose personalized license plate numbers, the DMV will check license plates to make sure your choice is not taken.
Typically, the process for obtaining a personalized license plate or special interest plate is the same as applying for a regular plate, with the exception of checking a different box on your application and paying a higher fee.
Sometimes, your plates and stickers can come loose from your vehicle—and sometimes, people will even steal your plates straight from your car. here
After almost an hour in line, I finally reached a friendly (gasp!), helpful (shock!) and sympathetic (mind-boggling!) DMV employee. After listening to my sob story, she said "Don't you worry about a thing, hon. Normally there's a $28 fee to replace stolen plates, but I'll go ahead and waive that. My boss might give me grief, but I know how to deal with him."
I was extremely pissed this morning, because I had just gotten these plates, less than 2 months ago. I don't even remember what my license plate # was. I called into work, explaning the situation, and hauled my ass over to the DMV, hoping I didn't get pulled over in the meanwhile.
Now, apparently the AARP keeps a constant watch on my vehicle. If I even appear to be heading in the direction of the DMV, they issue a Code-Bluehair alert, and divert the nearest tour bus to dump a metric assload of old people in line just before I arrive. I guess this is my punishment for petitioning for the cancellation of Murder She Wrote.
Ok, so Tuesday night I work a doubleshift at our computer store. I can get a whole lot more work done that way, and I take Wednesday off. I'll leave the shop at around 2 am, and my car is the only one in the parking lot for about 5 hours. Apparently, a single car in a parking lot all by itself is a prime target for asshats to steal your plates. [links]
I didn't even realize it until this morning when I left the house on my way to work. Something didn't look right about my car. It actually took me nearly a minute to realize what was missing. here
So now I'm conflicted. Within a short span of time I got to experience humanity at it's best, worst, and oldest. I'm not sure what to feel. But what I do know for sure is that tomorrow, I'm going to mosey on over to the police station and file a report. I hope those fuckers get nailed. here