Previously-Issued Standard Plate Numbers
Visit these other pages if any of the following apply:
- See Personalized Plates to order a personalized number even if it has been issued previously.
- See Circa 1982 Replica Plates for blue plates and "county designator" plate numbers.
- See Classic Vehicle Vintage Plates for plates for use on vehicles 1942 and older.
- See Damaged, Lost or Stolen Plates if you are replacing your own existing plates that are currently in use or expired less than 18 months.
What Numbers Can I Get?
You may obtain any standard plate number ("123ABC") or special counter plate number ("Lake Tahoe 12345") provided:
- it was once issued by the department, and one of the following:
- the original registration has been expired for 18 months or longer, or
- you have a License Plate Release form completed by the person who owns the plate.
The plate style will match the number you request. "123ABC" can be ordered in the Home Means Nevada or Circa 1982 styles only, "LT12345" will be the Lake Tahoe background and so forth.
If you wish to use an existing set of license plates that currently belong to someone else or have been expired for less than 18 months, the plate owner must complete a License Plate Release (SP 67). The current registration for the plate number will be canceled. Registration fee credits may not be transferred to the new owner.
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Forms
Forms
- Replacement License Plate Application (SP 9)
To obtain a previously-issued standard Nevada plate number
Do not use to request Circa 1982 Replica Plates or Personalized Plates. - Payment Authorization Form (ADM 205)
- License Plate Release (SP 67)
- Replacement License Plate Application (SP 9)
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Order In-Person
Order In-Person
Please bring the current plates for your vehicle into a DMV Office or County Assessor which offers vehicle registration services. We will issue a temporary movement permit for your vehicle and mail the new plates to you once they are manufactured.
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Order by Mail/Fax
Order by Mail/Fax
If you wish to order by mail or fax, please include a check, money order or Payment Authorization and your daytime telephone number.
Mail the order to the address on the form or fax it to (775) 684-4797.
If your order is accepted, the plates will be sent to the DMV or County Assessor office you designate on the form and you will be notified by mail when they are ready to be picked up.
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Vehicle Registration
Vehicle Registration
A $5 substitute plate fee will apply to change an existing registration whether you order in person or pick up your plates when ready.
No registration renewal or emissions test is required if your registration is more than 35 days from renewal.
If your renewal is due or you choose to renew the registration, you must provide a passing emissions test if required and the last test was completed more than 90 days prior. You will receive credit for the unused portion of your current registration if it is not due for renewal.