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:

• A valid email address
• A Wisconsin Driver License or Identification card, last four digits of your Social Security number and date of birth
• Must be an individual, not a business
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle
• You can find the VIN 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.

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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

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:

• A printer with standard white 8.5 x 11-inch paper to print a temporary license plate, when applicable
• A valid email address
• A Wisconsin Driver License or Identification card, last four digits of your Social Security number and date of birth.
• Must be an individual, not a business
• 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 plates in the mail within 4 weeks after completing the online application.

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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.

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

​​Apply onli​ne​​​

Before you get started:

• You must be the owner, lessee or driver of the vehicle to apply for a replacement license plate
• 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:

• An email address
• A Wisconsin Driver License or Identification card, last four digits of your Social Security number and date of birth
• The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle which can be foundon the vehicle
• A printer if needing a Certificate of Registration only (no stickers); it will be emailed to you to print

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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