Among the unforeseen events that can happen to a driver is the loss of the car license plate. A problem that requires you to act at the right time to avoid fines.
Loss of a car license plate can occur if it is not properly fixed, probably due to the wear of the rivets or screws that can no longer hold it in the license plate holder.
We fully understand that registration requires the assignment of a license plate to the vehicle in question. In case of loss, theft or destruction of both or only one of the plates, the holder of the registration certificate must report the incident to the Police within 48 hours of the fact.
So, let’s find out what to do in detail if you have lost your car number on the street, be it a car or a motorcycle.
The first thing you need to do: the complaint
If you have lost your license plate, whether it came off while driving or actually stolen, the first thing you need to do is report it. Reporting to the authorities helps protect us from problems related to the illegal use of our license plates by third parties.
It is also useful to write down any details that may help in the finding, that is when you noticed the lack of the plate or the path you took. The statutory period for searching for a license plate is approx 15 days. It will therefore be necessary to proceed with a new registration of the vehicle and re-registration with the PRA.
What you need for re-registration
It is not a complex bureaucratic procedure. All you need to do is go to one of the many car registration agencies you can find across the country known as ISMotorist Telematic Counters.
Let’s find out together what you need to have to register a car again after losing the license plate: the ownership certificate, the vehicle registration certificate, a copy of the identity document, a copy of the report, one of the two remaining number plates (in case the loss concerns only the rear or front part ).
Now let’s see what are the penalties for forgetting the vehicle registration document at home.
The cost of a new license plate
The cost of a new license plate to replace a lost one usually exceeds 100 euros. The necessary costs are divided into stamp duty and a fixed cost, to which a cost is added depending on the type of vehicle.
€ 27 for ACI expenses, € 32 for the stamp duty for registration with the PRA, € 10.20 for the Civil Motorization re-registration and € 32 for the stamp duty.
How is the time to get a new license plate?
Aside from the coronavirus emergency, the waiting time is usually one week. Of course, remember that you can’t move without a license plate. If you are in a hurry, you can always request a temporary license plate at the Motorist’s Telematic Desk. The release is immediate and costs less than 30 euros.
