33.03.070 Issuance of Duplicate Plates

Whenever a current registration plate is lost or destroyed, the owner of the vehicle to which the plate was attached shall immediately apply to the Director for replacement. Upon satisfactory proof of the loss or destruction of the plate and upon payment of $5.00, the Director shall issue a replacement.

Whenever a current registration plate become illegible, the owner of the vehicle to which the plate is attached shall apply to the Director for a replacement. Upon receipt of the satisfactory proof of illegibility, and upon payment of a fee of $5.00, the Director shall issue a replacement. Upon receipt of the replacement plate, the applicant shall forthwith surrender to the Director the illegible plate.

When issuing a replacement plate, the Director may assign a new number and issue a new plate rather than a duplicate of the original if in the Director's judgment that is in the best interests of economy or prevention of fraud.

Any person issued replacement plates who fails to surrender the illegible plates as required by 33.0307(2) shall be subject to a civil fine or not more than $75.00.

The Director shall keep an accurate and updated list of all registration plates issued, the number thereof, the name of the owner and the description of the motor vehicle.