{"id":29192,"date":"2026-04-07T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=29192"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:53:54","slug":"how-to-replace-a-lost-sticker-or-plate-in-california-in-9-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-a-lost-sticker-or-plate-in-california-in-9-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Replace a Lost Sticker or Plate in California in 9 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greetings, California<\/a> friends! If you found yourself today sitting in front of Google, asking: \u201chow do I replace my lost plate or sticker,\u201d then this article was tailor-made for you. Today, we\u2019re going to walk you through the easy process of how to replace your California plate or sticker online. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you just how simple and easy it is to skip the DMV and get it done with eTags in 9 easy steps. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n

How To Replace Your California Sticker or Plate Online<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. <\/strong>Head on over to eTags.com and select California as your state of residence from our pop-up menu.<\/p>\n

2. <\/strong>Choose Replace Lost Plate or Sticker and click Continue<\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>Enter your license plate number and the last three digits of your VIN (vehicle identification number). This can be found on your title as well as on the driver\u2019s side windshield and occasionally on the outer lower part of the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n

4. <\/strong>Confirm your vehicle information. You will see the vehicle type, make, and year. If it\u2019s correct, click Yes This is Correct. Otherwise, you can go back and fix any errors you might have made.<\/p>\n

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5. <\/strong>Provide the registered owner\u2019s first and last name. If the owner is a business, click Company and fill on the company\u2019s full business name.<\/p>\n

6. <\/strong>Supply your contact information. You will need both an email address and a mobile phone number. Here, you will have the chance to opt in to receive order updates and text message reminders. If you\u2019d rather not get this communication, be sure to unclick the blue box below before hitting Next.<\/p>\n

7. <\/strong>Enter your shipping address. You will have the choice here to add overnight shipping for an additional fee. If you\u2019re not in a rush, your sticker and\/or plate will be sent via standard USPS, which generally takes about 5-7 business days to arrive at its destination.<\/p>\n

8. <\/strong>This is your summary page. This is your time to review the details of your order including:<\/p>\n