Replacement Registration Sticker Services in San Diego, CA
Lost, stolen, damaged, or illegible California registration year sticker? Express Auto Registration provides assistance with replacement registration sticker transactions, REG 156 paperwork, and related California vehicle registration requirements.
California DMV Replacement Registration Sticker Help
California DMV states that a year sticker for a currently registered vehicle should be replaced if it is lost, stolen, damaged, or illegible. A substitute sticker fee generally applies.
Express Auto Registration can help you review the vehicle information and paperwork needed for an eligible replacement sticker transaction.
What to Bring
- Vehicle license plate number
- Current registration information, if available
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Registered owner information
- Valid identification when applicable
- Payment for applicable DMV fees and service charges
Common Replacement Sticker Situations
- Year sticker was lost
- Registration sticker was stolen
- Sticker was damaged or destroyed
- Sticker became illegible
- Replacement sticker or registration document assistance
- REG 156 paperwork assistance
California DMV Replacement Sticker Form
For applicable replacement sticker transactions, California DMV uses REG 156, Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents.
REG 156 — Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents
REG 156 is used for replacement of qualifying lost, stolen, mutilated, or illegible registration stickers and other specified DMV items. Use the buttons below to view or download the REG 156 form already available on our website.
Replacement Registration Sticker FAQs
When should a California registration year sticker be replaced?
California DMV says a replacement should be requested when the year sticker for a currently registered vehicle is lost, stolen, damaged, or illegible.
Which DMV form is used for a replacement registration sticker?
REG 156, Application for Replacement Plates, Stickers, Documents, is used for applicable replacement sticker requests.
Can I get a replacement sticker if my registration is expired?
California DMV says replacement stickers cannot be issued to vehicles that are not currently registered. A replacement may instead be handled when the vehicle registration renewal is completed.
Does a replacement sticker request include a registration card?
California DMV states that an online replacement sticker order includes a new registration card. Requirements can differ depending on the transaction method and vehicle record.
What if my address has changed?
Your vehicle record should have the correct address. If an address change is needed, additional address-update requirements may apply before the replacement transaction can be completed.
Need Replacement Sticker Assistance?
Contact Express Auto Registration in San Diego for help with an eligible California replacement registration sticker transaction and REG 156 paperwork.