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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

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