Nevada license plates are a necessary part of driving legally, so check out these common questions to make sure you can handle any situation.

One of my tags was stolen, but not the other. Do I need a new one?

Yes. If either plate is stolen, lost, or damaged you need to get a replacement set with new numbers. You'll need to complete a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated Affidavit and submit it in person to a Full Service DMV. You must also surrender the remaining or damaged plates to the DMV.

If the plate is lost, you can apply for a replacement by mail. When the plates are ready, you'll be notified by mail and you can pick up the plates at your local DMV.

To get replacements by mail, complete the Duplicate License Plate Application, and submit to:

• Nevada DMV

• 555 Wright Way

• Carson City, NV 89711

How much does a replacement tag cost?

The fee for duplicate tags is $10, plus a $.50 Prison Industries fee per tag.

My blue plates are beginning to fade. Can I get new ones?

Yes, just complete a Duplicate License Plate Application and request a "Circa 1982" license plate. These plates are not available at your local DMV office―they must be custom ordered. You can submit the form by mail, fax, or in person.

If I pay by mail or fax to renew my tag or get replacements, can I still use my credit card?

Yes. Just be sure to complete a Credit Card Authorization Form and submit it with your application for renewal or replacement.

I'm going to sell my car. Do I keep the license plates?

Yes, keep the plates and use them on another vehicle you own or surrender them to your local DMV within 30 days.

If I move out of state, do I need to surrender my plates?

You are not required by law to surrender your plates, but it's still a good idea. Lost or stolen plates remain associated with you. You could be held liable for any infractions incurred on the plates, so you'll want to cancel your registration and plates by surrendering them to your local DMV office.

If you're already out of state with your new plates in hand, you can mail the Nevada plates to:

• Department of Motor Vehicles

• Central Services Division

• 555 Wright Way

• Carson City, NV 89711-0700

Other situation that require you to surrender your plates:

• Loss of insurance coverage on your vehicle

• Selling your vehicle, and not transferring the plates

• A nonoperable vehicle in storage without a registration or insurance

My vehicle didn't come with a place to put tags on the front. What do I do?

If your vehicle was not built with a bracket for a front tag, you are not required to display a front tag. You will still be issued two tags, and you must keep that tag to use or to eventually return to the DMV with the other tag.

If you sell the vehicle and buy another that has a place for a front tag you can use both tags at that point, or surrender both of them to get new plates.

Can I get personalized plates for my new car?

Sure. Check out The Unofficial DMV Guide's special section detailing all the information for personalized and specialty license plates.

Can you give me more information about antique license plates?

Nevada refers to them as "Classic" plates. To apply, you must submit a Classic Vehicle License Plate Application in person at any DMV full-service office, or, if applicable, to your County Assessor office.

The fee is $36, and specific qualifications are listed on the application.

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