What should I do if my car registration was stolen?
Take these steps immediately following a car registration theft:
- File a police report. If your car was broken into and you notice your car registration or license plate sticker was stolen, include it in the report. These pieces of documentation can have a harmful and long-lasting financial impact on your life if someone steals them.
- Inform your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Guidelines on how to report car registration theft and replace a stolen vehicle registration vary by state. Contact your state's DMV and make sure they add your duplicate registration request in their system due to theft.
- Report the theft to your insurance provider. After notifying your state's DMV, contact your auto insurance provider. They should be aware of the situation in case you end up submitting a claim.
