Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form
VP-013 Application for Duplicate Certificate of Registration and Substitute Decal
Use VP-013 to request a duplicate Nevada certificate of registration, a substitute decal, or both for a registered vehicle.
- What this form is
- VP-013 lets a registered owner apply for a duplicate certificate of registration, a substitute decal, or both. The application requests vehicle and owner information, the selected document, and the applicant’s signature. A current Nevada evidence of insurance must be provided; mail requests should include a photocopy because originals will not be returned. A limited power of attorney section is included for an owner authorizing another person to apply.
- Who needs it
- A registered vehicle owner who needs a duplicate registration certificate or substitute decal, or an owner authorizing someone else to apply.
- Why it needs a notary
- The limited power of attorney section includes a jurat. The signature must be notarized, which can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete and sign the form, provide current Nevada evidence of insurance, and submit it to the Department of Motor Vehicles. For a mail request, include a photocopy of the insurance evidence; originals will not be returned.
Questions
What can I request with VP-013?
The form lets you apply for a duplicate certificate of registration, a substitute decal, or both. When a substitute decal is requested, DMV also issues a new certificate with the new decal number.
Is a notary needed for VP-013?
The limited power of attorney section has a jurat and must be notarized when that section is used. Notarization can be completed online with a commissioned online notary.
What insurance evidence should I include?
You must provide current Nevada evidence of insurance. For a request submitted by mail, include a photocopy; the form states that original documents will not be returned.