Replace your title, plates or stickers

Before you get started:

• If your title is held by a lien holder (lender), check title to lien holder for more information
• You must be the owner of the vehicle to apply for a replacement title
• Wisconsin Dealers are prohibited from using this system. Unauthorized use can lead to suspension of your license

Apply online

Have these ready:

• Your Wisconsin Driver License or ID card number
• The last four digits of your Social Security number
• Your date of birth


OR

• Your full name
• Your complete Social Security number
• Your date of birth


AND

• A valid email address. You will receive notification of completion from emvpublic@dot.wi.gov. If not found in your inbox, you may want to view your spam folder.
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle found on your certificate of registration or on the vehicle
• Payment Information
• Credit/debit card (convenience fee applies) or
• Checking/savings account and avoid the convenience fee

You should receive a replacement title in the mail within 7-10 business days after completing the online application.

Click "Start Now" button below to get started.

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Once the online transaction is completed, you cannot cancel it or receive a refund. Verify that you have entered the information correctly before completing payment information.

This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance.

Apply by mail

Note: Processing times will be longer for mailed-in applications. Use the online option to receive your replacement title faster.

Have these ready:

• A printer with 8.5 by 11-inch paper to print off the required documents
• Print a Replacement Title Application (MV2119). This form must be signed by the current owner on record.
• Payment information
• Check or Money Order (do not send cash) for $20 made payable to: Registration Fee Trust

Mail to:

WI Dept. of Transportation
P.O. Box 7949
Madison, WI 53707-7949

(Ver video en español)

Apply in person

Have these ready:

• Driver license/identification card as proof of identity
• If proof of identify is not provided, DMV will mail the title to the vehicle owner or lien holder
• If someone else is picking up your replacement title, a Permission to Pick Up Title Form (MV2932) is required with proof of identity
• Payment information
• $20 for your replacement title
• There is a $5 counter service fee for in-person service
• Cash, check/money order, credit/debit (convenience fee applies)

For faster service:

• Print and complete the Replacement Title Application (MV2119)

Find your closest DMV Service Center

Before you get started:

• Personalized and some special license plates are not available for replacement using this online service.
• Review the restrictions page to check whether this online service will work for your license plate(s).
• Your license plates must be replaced if one or both plates have been lost, stolen, damaged or are illegible
• You must be the owner or lessee of the vehicle to apply for a replacement license plate
• A new license plate number, certificate of registration and stickers will be issued to you
• Destroy the old plate(s) when you receive your new license plates

Apply online

Have these ready:

• Your Wisconsin Driver License or ID card number
• The last four digits of your Social Security number
• Your date of birth


OR

• Your full name
• Your complete Social Security number
• Your date of birth


AND

• A printer with 8.5 by 11-inch paper to print a certificate of registration and temporary license plate, when applicable
• A valid email address. You will receive your certificate of registration and temporary license plate when applicable from emvpublic@dot.wi.gov. If not found in your inbox, you may want to view your spam folder.
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle found on your certificate of registration or on the vehicle
• Payment Information
• The fees vary based on plate type; the online application will calculate it for you
• Credit/debit card (convenience fee applies) or
• Checking/savings account and avoid the convenience fee

You should receive replacement plates with new numbers/letters in the mail within 4 weeks after completing the online application.

Click "Start Now" below to get started.

Start Now

Once the online transaction is completed, you cannot cancel it or receive a refund. Verify that you have entered the information correctly before completing payment information.

This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance.

Apply by mail

Note: Processing times will be longer for mailed-in applications. Use the online option to receive your license plate faster.

If your plate does not qualify to be replaced online, have these ready:

• A printer with 8.5 by 11-inch paper to print off the required documents
• Complete and sign Replacement License Plate (MV2118)
• Payment information
• Check or Money Order (do not send cash) made payable to: Registration Fee Trust

Mail to:

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P.O. Box 7911
Madison, WI 53707-7911

(Ver video en español)

Apply in person

Have these ready:

• Driver license/identification card as proof of identity
• Payment for your replacement license plates
• In addition, there is a $5 counter service fee
• Payment options
• Cash, check/money order, credit/debit (convenience fee applies)

For faster service:

• Print and complete the Replacement License Plate Application (MV2118)

Find your closest DMV Service Center

Apply online

Before you get started:

• You must be the owner, lessee or driver of the vehicle to apply for a duplicate certificate of registration
• Businesses cannot use this online service and must apply by mail or in person (see instructions below)
• If your registration/plates are expired:
• Apply for a replacement Certificate of Registration online (below)
  OR
  
• Renew license plates online and updated stickers and Certificate of Registration will be mailed to you

Have these ready:

• A Wisconsin Driver License or Identification card number
• The last four digits of your Social Security number
• Your date of birth
  OR
• Your full name
• Your complete Social Security number
• Your date of birth
  AND
• A printer if needing a Certificate of Registration only (no stickers); it will be emailed to you to print
• A valid email address. You will receive your Certificate of Registration if applicable from emvpublic@dot.wi.gov. If not found in your inbox, you may want to view your spam folder.
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle which can be found on the vehicle
• Payment Information (for duplicate Certificate of Registration if applicable)
• Credit/debit card (convenience fee applies) or
• Checking/savings account and avoid the convenience fee

Click the "Start Now" button below to get started

Start Now

Once the online transaction is completed, you cannot cancel or receive a refund for a Certificate of Registration. Verify that you have entered the information correctly before completing.

This service may not be available on Sundays from 6 a.m.–9 a.m. due to regular system maintenance.

Apply by mail

Note: Processing times will be longer for mailed-in applications. Use the online option to receive your replacement title faster.

Complete and sign Duplicate Certificate of Registration (MV2026)

Include a check or money order (do not send cash) for $2 made payable to: Registration Fee Trust

Mail to:

WI Dept. of Transportation
PO Box 7911
Madison, WI 53707-7911

Apply in person

Have these ready:

• Driver license/identification card as proof of identity
• Payment of $2 for your duplicate Certificate of Registration
• Payment information
• There is a $5 counter service fee
• Cash, check/money order, credit/debit (convenience fee applies)

For faster service:

• Print and complete the Duplicate Certificate of Registration Application (MV2026)

Find your closest DMV Service Center