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Replacement License Plate in Nevada

What is a License Plate Replacement in Nevada?

Replacement involves reissuing one or both license plates (or registration sticker) outside of the regular renewal cycle. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles processes replacements for a limited set of reasons: loss, theft, damage, fading to illegibility, surrender after moving from another state, or a plate type that no longer matches the vehicle class.

  • Replacement has its own fee according to NRS 482.500, separate from the annual registration fee. The additional fee for a replacement plate is $5 on top of standard plate fees when changing style or number.
  • Plate number continuity depends on the reason. Lost or damaged plates can be ordered as a duplicate (same number, $10) or replacement (new number, $5). Stolen plates must receive a new number; the Department of Motor Vehicles will not duplicate a stolen plate number for security reasons.
  • Nevada issues two plates for most motor vehicles according to NRS 482.275. Motorcycles and trailers receive one. Replacement fees according to NRS 482.500 apply per set, not per individual plate.

When Do You Need to Replace Your Nevada License Plate?

Owners must act promptly. NRS 482.285 requires filing for duplicate or replacement plates as soon as a plate is lost, damaged, becomes illegible, or stolen.

  • Trigger conditions: missing plate (lost or stolen), physical damage, fading or illegibility, surrender of out-of-state plates after moving, or a plate type that no longer matches the vehicle class.
  • The Department of Motor Vehicles does not require a police report to process a replacement. The agency strongly recommends filing a report for stolen plates. You must sign an Affidavit of Plate Loss, Theft, or Mutilation (VP 202) in all cases.
  • There is no specific day-count window for damaged or illegible plates. The statutory language “promptly” is the only timeframe.
  • New residents have 30 days after establishing residency in Nevada to complete titling and registration, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles new resident guide. Out-of-state plates must be surrendered at this time.

How to Get a Replacement License Plate in Nevada

Gather your current plate number, valid Nevada driver’s license, proof of Nevada insurance, and damaged or residual plate if you have it. In cases of stolen plates, an affidavit VP 202 is required, as described in the trigger conditions section above.

  • In-person at any Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles office: verify identity and ownership, surrender old plates if available, sign the required affidavit, and pay replacement fees. Standard sequential plates are usually available and issued the same day. If plates need to be manufactured, the Department of Motor Vehicles issues a temporary movement permit.
  • By mail or fax (duplicates only): complete the Application for Duplicate License Plate (SP 14), include payment by check or money order payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles, and send to the address listed on the form. Replacement plates (new number) and stolen plate replacements cannot be processed by mail.
  • Online: the state online portal does not process plate replacements. Duplicate registration cards and stickers can be ordered through MyDMV, but the plate replacement itself requires an in-person visit or SP 14 form for mailing.

Can You Replace Nevada License Plate Online?

No. The Nevada online services portal at dmvapp.nv.gov handles registration renewals, specialty plate orders, and duplicate registration cards, but not the replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged plates.

Duplicate plates (same number) can be ordered by mail or fax using form SP 14. The total fee for a standard duplicate set is $13.50, payable by check or money order. Replacement plates (new number) and all stolen plate replacements must go through a Department of Motor Vehicles office in person.

Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, and Carson City handle plate replacements by appointment. Kiosks at selected locations can print duplicate registration cards but cannot issue physical plates. Mail SP 14 to:

  • DMV Central Services Division, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711-0700.
  • Include the completed form and payment by check or money order.

For duplicate plates, SP 14 by mail is the fastest route; for everything else, visit a Department of Motor Vehicles office.

How Much is License Plate Replacement in Nevada?

The statutory fee is moderate, but additional restoration and manufacturing fees push the total above the base figure.

  • Replacement plates (new number): $5.00 per set according to NRS 482.500, plus standard plate fees. The Department of Motor Vehicles lost/stolen plates page lists a standard plate set at $13.50, with an additional plate restoration fee of $10 and a prison industry fee of $1.
  • $13.50 total for a duplicate set (same number) of standard plates, according to SP 14 application.
  • Duplicate stickers cost $5.00 each. A duplicate registration certificate costs $5.00 (Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles registration duplicate page).
  • Scheduled plate reissues (8+ years, replaced upon renewal) have a plate restoration fee of $3.00 per plate and a prison industry fee of $0.50 per plate, according to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reissue page.
  • Nevada does not impose additional county-level fees for plate replacements. Fees are uniform statewide.

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