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Duplicate Certificate of Registration

If your Certificate of Registration needs to be replaced because it was lost or destroyed, you can obtain a duplicate:

Online

Using the online Duplicate Certificate of Registration Application to print a copy of the last registration issued.

To use the application, you need:

• To be the registered owner, lessee or driver of the vehicle (must be an individual, not a business).
• A printer with standard white 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader - The Certificate of Registration is produced as a PDF for you to print. It will not be mailed.
• A valid credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) or ACH payment through your checking/savings account (eCheck).
  • Your account will be charged a $2 application fee and an online convenience fee.
• A valid email address.
• To enter:
  • Your Wisconsin driver license or identification card number.
  • The last four digits of your Social Security Number.
  • Your date of birth.
  • The vehicle identification number (VIN) for the vehicle needing the duplicate Certificate of Registration.

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. If your registration is expired, or is due for renewal and you want to renew the registration now, use the online license plate renewal application. You will receive a Certificate of Registration with the year sticker.

Begin the online duplicate certificate request.

By mail

Completing form MV2026 - Duplicate Certificate of Registration Application and mailing it with $2 to the address on the form.

Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Call: (608) 266-1466