Replacing a Lost Registration in Oregon

Losing things can be stressful—especially when it is something that we truly need, like our vehicle registration. Luckily, the office of the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) has an application that you can fill out if your registration or stickers have been lost, damaged, or stolen.

Keep reading to see what you can do to replace them.

Duplicate OR Registration Cards

If your registration has been lost or stolen, the Oregon DMV allows you to apply for a duplicate registration:

• By mail.
  OR
• In person.

By Mail

If you would rather avoid a trip to the DMV, you can mail an Application for Registration, Renewal, Replacement or Transfer of Plates and/or Stickers (Form 735-268) along with a check or money order for $5 to:

DMV Services
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314

In Person

If you would rather replace your registration in person, you can do so by:

• Filling out the Application for Registration, Renewal, Replacement or Transfer of Plates and/or Stickers (Form 735-268).
  • Make sure to indicate on the application that you need a replacement registration card.
• Paying the $5 replacement fee.

Turn your items into your local DMV office.

Replacing OR Plate Stickers

Replacing stickers differs slightly depending on whether you need a month or year decal.

If you need to replace your month sticker, you can get these for free at any DMV office. However, if it’s a year sticker you are missing, you will have to apply for a duplicate:

• By mail.
  OR
• In person.

By Mail

You can avoid going to the DMV to replace your sticker and instead mail in your completed Application for Registration, Renewal, Replacement or Transfer of Plates and/or Stickers(Form 735-268) and the $10 replacement fee to:

DMV Services
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314

In Person

If you prefer, year stickers can also be replaced in person. To do so, fill out the Application for Registration, Renewal, Replacement or Transfer of Plates and/or Stickers (Form 735-268) and turn it in to the DMV with the $12 for the replacement fee.