Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents - Form REg 156 - Rev. 3/2010

Sep 20, 2026

A California DMV replacement application form for requesting duplicate license plates, stickers, and related documents when items are lost, stolen, not received, destroyed, or otherwise unavailable. The form requires registered owner information, driver license or ID number, residence and mailing addresses, and details about the specific replacements requested. It includes sections for missing-plate law enforcement reporting, item/issue information, and owner certification under penalty of perjury, along with fee guidance and submission instructions.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time3 min

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Section A: Printed Name(s) of Registered Owner of Record

Section B: Plates, Stickers, Documents Request

Section C: Plates, Stickers, Documents Information

Section D: Certification

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o/s | | oL nuMBeR | | | nuMBeR oF PLaTes suRRenDeReD | TeCHs iniTiaLs | | oFFiCe DaTe iD \# | TeCHs iniTiaLs | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | VeHiCLe LiCense PLaTe/CF nuMBeR | MaKe | VeHiCLe iD nuMBeR/HuLL iD nuMBeR | | DisaBLeD PeRson (DP) PLaCaRD nuMBeR | BiRTH DaTe, iF DP PLaCaRD | | A Public Service Agency APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT PLATES, STICKERS, DOCUMENTS Complete all sections of this form and submit it by mail or to the nearest DMV office. NOTE: There is a fee to replace most items. For current fee information, [see](see www.dmv.ca.gov)[ www.dmv.ca.gov](see www.dmv.ca.gov), or call 1-800-777-0133. SECTION A: PRINTED NAME(S) OF REGISTERED OWNER OF RECORD NOTE: if your address is different from that which appears in the records of the department, you must appear in person at a Department of Motor Vehicles office to complete an application for replacement license plates and bring an original or facsimile copy of proof of ownership (e.g. , Certificate of Title or, Registration Card, or Registration Renewal notice), and your Driver License or identification Card. | TRue FuLL naMe (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE OR BUSINESS NAME) | DRiVeR LiCense/iD CaRD nuMBeR | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | TRue FuLL naMe (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE) | DRiVeR LiCense/iD CaRD nuMBeR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PHysiCaL aDDRess (INcLUDE ST., AvE., RD., cT., ETc.) aPT./sPaCe/sTe. \# CiTy sTaTe ZiP CoDe | CounTy oF ResiDenCe oR CounTy wHeRe VeHiCLe/VesseL is PRiMaRiLy GaRaGeD | | | | --- | --- | --- | | MaiLinG aDDRess (IF DIFFERENT FROM PhySIcAL ABOvE) aPT./sPaCe/sTe. \# CiTy sTaTe ZiP CoDe | | | | SECTION B: PLATES, STICKERS, DOCUMENTS REQUEST—I am requesting replacement of (Check appropriate box(es)): | | | | NOTE: For replacement of missing License Plate, License sticker, or DP Placard, if the original item is later located or received, the original item is no longer valid and must be destroyed or returned to DMV. | | | | License Plates Vessel (Boat) sticker
Registration Card Vessel Certificate of number
License sticker (Month sticker also ) | Disabled Person (DP) Placard
Disabled Person (DP) iD Card
Planned non-operation (Pno) Card | CVRa weight Decal
CVRa year sticker
Trailer iD Card | | SECTION C: PLATES, STICKERS, DOCUMENTS INFORMATION—The item requested was (Check appropriate box(es)) : | | | | Lost stolen unknown other-explain: | | | | not Received from DMV (Allow 30 days from issue date before reapplying) not Received from Prior owner | | | | Destroyed/Mutilated (Any remnants/remains of the plate(s) must be surrendered to DMv) | | | | surrendered to DMV number of plates surrendered one Two | | | | special Plates (Personalized (eLP), Disabled Person (DP), Disabled Veteran (DV)) were Retained by owner | | | | new Registration Card with updated address for City Parking Permit/other | | | | Per CVC 4467 – Copy of a police report, court documentation, or other law enforcement documentation required. | | | Check appropriate box(es) for MISSING LICENSE PLATE applications: one license plate is missing (automobiles/two-plate commercial vehicles/pick-ups only) . The remaining plate must be surrendered to DMV. Two license plates are missing or one license plate is missing for a single-plate commercial tractor truck, motorcycle, or trailer. The registered owner must notify a law enforcement agency (e.g. , police or sheriff’s dept. , CHP, etc.) and complete the following information: | Law enFoRCeMenT aGenCy | Case nuMBeR | DaTe RePoRTeD | | --- | --- | --- | SECTION D: CERTIFICATION The registered owner mailing address is valid, existing, and an accurate mailing address. i consent to receive service of process at this mailing

FAQs

What is this DMV form used for?

It is used to apply for replacement license plates, stickers, and certain DMV documents when the requested items need to be replaced.

What information is required from the registered owner?

The form requires the registered owner’s printed name(s), driver license/ID number, residence and mailing addresses, and the requested replacements checked in the appropriate sections.

What must the registered owner certify?

The registered owner must certify that the mailing address is accurate and that the statements on the application are true and correct under penalty of perjury, including providing signature and date.

Sep 20, 2026

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