Replacing a lost registration
To replace a lost registration
- Visit any MVC Agency with acceptable proof of age and identification (driver license)
- Present a NJ insurance identification card or receipt from a previous registration or title transaction
- Complete Form BA-49, available in agencies
- Pay duplicate registration fee
o $5 for one year passenger/commercial registration
o $5 for the last year of four year accelerated registration
o $11 anytime during the first three years of a four year accelerated registration
Replacing a lost registration, leased vehicle
To replace a lost leased vehicle registration:
- Contact your leasing company for legal permission to obtain a duplicate registration. Power of Attorney (POA) must include:
o Lessee name (person leasing vehicle)
o Statement authorizing lessee to sign application
o VIN#, year, make and model of vehicle
- Visit any MVC agency with:
o Acceptable proof of age and identification (driver license)
o NJ insurance identification card or receipt from a previous registration or title transaction
o Original copy of POA. Leasing companies may also fax permission directly to any agency. For fax numbers, call (888) 486-3339 toll-free in New Jersey or (609) 292-6500 from out of state
- Complete Form BA-49, available in agencies
- Pay duplicate registration fee
o $5 for one year passenger/commercial registration
o $5 for the last year of four year accelerated registration
o $11 anytime during the first three years of a four year accelerated registration
For your convenience, MVC accepts American Express® card, MasterCard® card, Visa® card, checks, money orders and cash.