How to request a replacement for a damaged registration plate

When a registration plate is damaged, or becomes illegible, you must apply for a replacement.

There is a fee associated with this procedure in accordance with the current applicable rates.

The request must be sent to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office using the appropriate form, duly completed and signed on the original by the owner of the vehicle only.

The form may be:

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• Collected from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office

The request must be accompanied by the following documents:

• For Monegasque nationals:
  • A copy of a valid Monaco national identity card 
  • Or a copy of a valid national passport with proof of address (gas or electricity bill from the SMEG, rental agreement) dated of less than 3 months
• For residents: a copy of a valid residence permit
• For legal entities:
  • The articles of association/ministerial authorisation to operate a business in the Principality + certificate of listing in the NIS (statistical identification number) register dated of less than 3 months
  • Or A copy of an extract from the Trade and Industry Directory dated of less than 3 months
  • A copy of the identity document of the legal representative who signed the form (if a third party is appointed as a signing authority, this document must be accompanied by a certificate attesting to such, along with a copy of the signatory's proof of identity)
• In the case of procedures carried out by a third party, a mandate signed by the principal and by supporting documents showing proof of these persons' identities; it should be noted that the mandate allows the representative to submit and track the progress of the principal’s application(s), but not to sign documents instead of the principal
• The payment, to be made by Visa or Mastercard bank cards only, cheque or postal order (clearable in Monaco or France), made out to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office and cash, in accordance with the current fee schedule

To submit your application, you must first make an appointment with an agent of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.

You can request an appointment in one of the following three ways:

• Online using the online servicemade available for this purpose
• By email to circulation@gouv.mc
• By telephone on (+377) 98 98 80 14

The staff of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office will be waiting for you at the time of the appointment; you should bring with you the documents listed in steps 1 and 2 and your preferred means of payment.

You can find all the information about making an appointment with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office by following this link

The new registration plate is available within 72 hours by appointment, arranged by the customer manager at the end of the interview and on presentation of the payment receipt (invoice) in exchange for the damaged registration plate.

If a collection date is not agreed during the appointment to submit your application, you can request an appointment in one of the following three ways:

• Online, using the online servicemade available for this purpose
• By email to circulation@gouv.mc
• By telephone on (+377) 98 98 80 14

You can find all the information about making an appointment with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office by following this link