Minnesota plate replacements require Form PS2067B and a sworn statement. Replacement fees are $15.50 for double plates. Plates stay with the vehicle in Minnesota; here is what that means for you after theft or loss.
My Minnesota Plate Was Stolen. What Shall I Do First?
A stolen Minnesota plate can be placed on another vehicle and used for traffic violations, toll evasion, or other infractions, all of which initially trace to your registration. Minnesota law also requires a sworn statement describing the circumstances of the theft as part of the replacement application, which makes having a police report an important part of that statement.
Additionally, when the DVS issues replacement plates, it notes on its records that new plates were issued and attempts to cancel and call in the original plates, but this process does not happen instantly. Acting quickly limits exposure.
File a police report
Contact your local law enforcement agency. Request the incident report number — you will need it to support the sworn statement required on Form PS2067B.
Notify your insurer
Call your auto insurance carrier with your policy number and the police report number.
Complete Form PS2067B and visit a DVS office
Download Form PS2067B (Application for Duplicate Plates and/or Stickers) from dps.mn.gov. Complete it, bring your current registration card, and visit any DVS deputy registrar or exam station.
Monitor for violations
Watch your mail for camera citations, parking tickets, or enforcement notices tied to your old plate number. Dispute each one with your police report number and the confirmed theft date.
Minnesota Plates Stay With the Vehicle, What This Means
Minnesota is one of the states where license plates are issued to the vehicle, not the owner. When you sell your vehicle, the plates stay on it and transfer to the new owner along with the title. This is an important distinction for replacement situations.
Because the plates are registered to the vehicle rather than to you personally, a stolen plate from your vehicle remains associated with that specific vehicle in the DVS system. When you apply for replacement plates, the DVS notes the issuance of new plates and attempts to cancel the original stolen plate numbers.
Exception, personalized and specialty plates: If you have personalized plates or certain specialty plates, you may be able to transfer them to another vehicle you own rather than having them stay with the sold vehicle. Check with the DVS at (651) 297-2126 before selling a vehicle with special plates.
How to Get a Replacement Minnesota Plate
Minnesota plate replacements are handled through DVS deputy registrar offices and DVS exam stations statewide. You can also apply by mail. Replacement stickers issued in person are available while you wait; all other items, including replacement plates, are mailed.
In Person
DVS Deputy Registrar — Visit any DVS deputy registrar office or DVS exam station statewide. Bring your completed Form PS2067B, your current registration card, your ID, and payment. Replacement sticker tabs are issued on the spot. Replacement plates are mailed; allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.
By Mail
Complete Form PS2067B, attach your current registration card, and mail it with a check or money order payable to “Driver and Vehicle Services” to the DVS. Do not send cash. Allow 3 to 4 weeks for replacement plates to arrive by mail.
Document Checklist
All Replacements
- Completed Form PS2067B (Application for Duplicate Plates and/or Stickers)
- Signed sworn statement of circumstances (completed as part of Form PS2067)
- Current vehicle registration card
- Valid Minnesota driver’s license or state ID
- Payment for the replacement fee and the $8 filing fee
Note: $8 filing fee is charged for standard annual registration renewals; the Minnesota DVS actually imposes a $12 filing fee for specific vehicle services transactions, which explicitly includes applications for duplicate plates, special plates, and temporary permits.
Stolen Plates (Add)
- Police report or incident number, strongly recommended to support your sworn statement
- Damaged plates to surrender if applicable, bring any remaining defaced plates
Replacement Fees
Most vehicles in Minnesota receive two plates, front and rear. Motorcycles, trailers, mopeds, and certain dealer vehicles require only one plate. If both plates were stolen or damaged, select the double plates replacement option and pay $15.50 plus the $8 filing fee.
| Item | Fee Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Double Plates | $15.50 | Standard option if both front and rear plates are stolen or damaged. |
| Filing Fee | $8.00 | Mandatory processing fee due with the replacement application. |
| Total Cost | $23.50 | The combined total you will pay at checkout. |
Damaged or Lost Plates
Damaged Plate
If your plates are defaced, mutilated, or no longer legible, you must replace them. Bring the damaged plates to a DVS deputy registrar or exam station, you will surrender them at the counter as part of the application. Complete Form PS2067B, pay the applicable fee, and new plates are mailed within 2 to 3 weeks.
Lost Plate
For genuinely lost plates, the replacement process is the same as for damaged plates. Complete Form PS2067B with the sworn statement of circumstances, pay the applicable fee, and your replacement plates will be mailed. A police report is not required for lost plates, but is advisable if theft is possible.