The fee to replace your vehicle registration document and windshield sticker is $3.00, unless you are also replacing plates. If you need to replace vehicle plates or documents that were lost in a crime, you must apply by mail or at a DMV office.

You can replace registration documents online for most vehicles. You can download and print a temporary registration in PDF format that is valid until the expiration date listed on the temporary.  We also attach a copy to your confirmation email.  You will get your new registration document by mail. Your computer must accept cookies.

You will need:

• vehicle plate or registration number
• registration class
• ZIP Code for the address on your registration
• credit card or PINless debit card for payment

Replace a registration online

You cannot replace registration documents online for

• vehicles older than model year 1973
• boats, snowmobiles or All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
• vehicles with an expired, surrendered, suspended or revoked registration
• motorcycles, or other vehicles with plate stickers
• trailers
• transporter vehicles
• vehicles registered through DMV's International Registration Bureau

The items listed below should be mailed to the New York State DMV Utica Processing Center

• a completed Application for Duplicate Registration (PDF) (MV-82D)
• a photocopy of your New York State driver license, permit, non-driver ID, or other proof of identity
• a check/money order for $3 payable to the ‘Commissioner of Motor Vehicles’

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Utica Processing Center
P.O. Box 359
Utica, NY 13503

You cannot update your name by mail. If your address changed, write your new address on the application.  

Bring the items listed below to your DMV office

• a completed Application for Duplicate Registration (PDF) (MV-82D)
• your New York State driver license, permit, non-driver ID, or other proof of identity
• $3 for payment of the fee

See location, instructions and reservation information for your DMV

Change Address

Your mailing address on DMV files must be current. You cannot change your address during the transaction. You can first change your address online and then replace your registration.

Note: If you file a request with the US Postal Service (USPS) to forward mail, there is no guarantee that the USPS will forward all DMV documents to the new address.

Change Name

You cannot change your name during this transaction. Your new document will display your previous name.  If you recently changed your name, read the instructions to change your name or other information on a registration or title.