What to bring
- Your driver's license or other government photo ID
- The license plate number and VIN, or any registration document you still have
- For stolen plates, the police report number if you filed one (recommended)
- Payment for the DMV replacement fee and our service fee ($45 for a sticker, $70 for plates)
What it costs
- Duplicate registration sticker
- $45
- Replacement license plates
- $70
All service fees are in addition to the DMV’s own fees, which are the same everywhere and are passed through at cost.
Posted prices are cash prices. Paying by credit card adds a 3.79% convenience fee on the total.
All sales are final. There are no refunds on service fees once processing has begun; DMV and state fees, penalties and third-party charges are non-refundable.
My registration sticker is missing or peeled off. What do I do?
Replace it before you get a ticket for it. The DMV's replacement sticker fee is $28, and because we're a DMV business partner the new sticker and a fresh registration card print here while you wait. If the sticker was stolen off the plate, which happens in parking lots across Bakersfield, consider reporting it so the old sticker number is flagged.
What if my license plates were lost or stolen?
Stolen plates should be reported to police first, because anything done with those plates can come back to you until the record shows they're gone. Then come in: we complete the replacement application and the DMV issues a new plate number for the vehicle. If only one plate is missing and you still have the other, bring it with you; the DMV generally issues a new pair.
- One or both plates lost or stolen: application for replacement plates, new number issued
- Plates damaged or unreadable: the old plates are surrendered and replaced
- Personalized plates lost or stolen: the same configuration can usually be reissued
Can I get a copy of my registration card?
Yes, same day. A replacement registration card is one of the quickest transactions we do, and you should keep one in the vehicle; being unable to show registration at a traffic stop is a correctable violation, but it's still a stop and a court date. We can also update the address on the registration at the same time if you've moved.
Replacement plates, stickers & cards: common questions
How much does it cost to replace a registration sticker in California?
The DMV fee for a replacement sticker is $28, and our service fee is $45 (cash price). Ramos Auto Registration Services in Bakersfield prints the replacement sticker and registration card on the spot as a DMV business partner. Replacement plates are $70 plus the DMV plate fee.
Do I need a police report to replace stolen license plates?
The DMV doesn't always require one, but reporting stolen plates protects you from tickets and tolls charged to the old number. Bring the report number if you have it, and we'll complete the replacement application and have new plates issued to the vehicle.
Can you replace plates and stickers the same day?
Stickers and registration cards print at our counter the same day. Replacement plates are issued by the DMV, and we'll tell you the current turnaround when you come in. If you need to drive in the meantime, we can explain the DMV's options for that.