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Tab or registration replacement
How do I order a replacement tab?
What do I need to replace my tab? (Choose tab)
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Online
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By mail
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Self-service station
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Office visit
To order a replacement tab online, you will need:
- The license plate number
- Last four digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Payment of the $5 fee with credit or debit card (additional fees apply) or e-check/bank account number
This transaction is not available by mail.
This transaction isn’t available at a self-service station.
You can obtain a replacement tab online or at a self-service station and don’t need to visit a Secretary of State office.
If you are requesting a replacement tab at a Secretary of State office, you will need:
- The license plate number
- Last four digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Payment of the $5 fee with cash, check, money order, or credit or debit card (additional fees apply)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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How much does it cost to order a tab?
A vehicle tab costs $5. If you print your tab at a self-service station, an additional $3.95 service fee will be charged for each item transacted at the station.
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What if my tab is defective (printing is smeared or adhesive doesn’t stick)?
You may email us at Michigan.gov/ContactSOS or visit a Secretary of State office. There is no charge for replacing a defective tab.
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What if my tab is damaged, lost or stolen?
A $5 replacement fee is charged for tabs that are damaged, lost, or stolen.
If you believe your tab was stolen, you should contact law enforcement right away.
You may order a replacement tab online or print one at a self-service station. Additional fees apply when paying with a credit or debit card. A $3.95 service fee will be charged for each item transacted at a self-service station.
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Are my vehicle registration and tab the same thing?
Your vehicle registration is the document that shows your license plate has been officially registered to your vehicle.
The tab is the sticker you place on your license plate after you apply for or renew your vehicle registration.
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How do I request a replacement registration?
To request replacement registration for a vehicle, watercraft, snowmobile, or moped, select Online Services, and follow the prompts to create or log into your account to print a duplicate copy of your registration.
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Can I have my replacement tab and registration sent to an alternative mailing address?
Yes. If you would like your replacement vehicle registration or tab sent to an alternative mailing address, be sure to add your alternative mailing address to your account before requesting your replacement tab or registration. To do so, login to your online services account and select “Change My Address.”
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Where on my new plate does the tab go?
With the exception of a motorcycle and Water-Winter Wonderland plates, registration tabs should be placed on the upper right-hand corner of your license plate.
For motorcycle and Water-Winter Wonderland plates, place the tab in the lower right-hand corner. -
How do I get a replacement decal for my boat, snowmobile, or moped?
Replacement decals for watercraft, snowmobiles, and mopeds may be ordered at a Secretary of State office.