{"state":"AZ","state_name":"Arizona","topic_slug":"replacement-plates","topic_name":"Replacement plates and credentials","title":"Replace plates or registration credentials in Arizona","summary":"Use this path when an Arizona plate is lost, stolen, or damaged and you need replacement credentials before driving or renewing normally.","when_to_use":"Choose this path when the vehicle is already registered to you but the physical Arizona plate or credentials need replacement.","requirements":["police report first if the Arizona plate was stolen","AZ MVD Now account or mail application for the replacement order","replacement order that issues a new plate, registration, and tab","acceptance that a lost or stolen Arizona plate is replaced with a new number"],"steps":["Report a stolen plate to local law enforcement before starting the Arizona replacement request.","Order the replacement through AZ MVD Now or mail the Arizona replacement application.","Expect a new plate number for lost or stolen Arizona plates, plus an updated registration and tab."],"official_links":[{"label":"Arizona plate replacement guidance","href":"https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/vehicle-services/plates-and-placards/digital-license-plate-program","note":"Primary Arizona DOT plate replacement instructions."},{"label":"AZ MVD Now","href":"https://azmvdnow.gov/home"}],"local_authorities":[],"common_questions":["Does Arizona issue the same plate number again after theft?","Can I replace Arizona plates online?","Will Arizona send a new registration and tab with the replacement plate?"],"source_url":"https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/vehicle-services/plates-and-placards/digital-license-plate-program","source_updated_at":"2026-04-23 07:16:08","help_cta":{"kind":"official_service","headline":"Start the official replacement plates and credentials workflow","body":"PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Arizona service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.","label":"Arizona plate replacement guidance","href":"https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/vehicle-services/plates-and-placards/digital-license-plate-program","placement":"after-steps","disclosure":"Official state service link","tracking_key":"official-start-arizona-replacement-plates"},"coverage_status":"source_backed","confidence_note":"This guide is refreshed from an official state source and has a recent successful sync timestamp."}