Form HSMV 83146 at a glance
What it is: Form HSMV 83146 is the Application for Replacement License Plate, Validation Decal or Parking Permit.
Who signs: Form HSMV 83146 is accurately completed by the owner/lessee.
What to bring and attach to Form HSMV 83146
For Mail requests, also include a copy of the Florida vehicle registration certificate.
A filled-in Form HSMV 83146 example: a dented license plate
How to fill out Form HSMV 83146, box by box
Replacement type
Under Replacement Type, check the applicable box: License Plate, Decal, License Plate and Decal, Disabled Person Long-Term Parking Permit, Disabled Person Temporary Parking Permit or HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Decal.
Replacement reason
Under Replacement Reason, check the applicable box: Damaged, Defaced, Surrendered, Seized, Stolen (see back), Lost or Destroyed, Stolen/Police Report, Lost-in-transit (applied for and never received) or Voluntary (specific reason for replacement).
Damaged: A damaged license plate is when the license plate has sustained physical damage. Example: A boat trailer struck the license plate and dented the letters or numbers, customer has waxed or pressure-washed the letters off the license plate, etc. Replacement fees are required.
Defaced: A defaced license plate is when the license plate has not sustained physical damage but is unreadable for some other reason. Example: The sun has faded the letters or numbers on the license plate. Replacement fees are required.
Surrendered: Replacement fees are required for surrendered license plates.
Seized: Replacement fees are required for seized license plates.
Stolen (not lost): A license plate or validation decal that is being reported by the owner as stolen must be replaced. Form 83146 and fees are required.
Lost (not stolen) or Destroyed: A license plate or validation decal that is being reported by the owner as lost or destroyed must be replaced. Form 83146 and fees are required. NOTE: A lost personalized license plate may be issued with the same characters.
Stolen/Police Report: If the customer provides a copy of a police report by a law enforcement officer which cites the stolen item, it will be replaced for free. A copy of the police report should be attached to form HSMV 83146. NOTE: A personalized replacement license plate may be issued with the same characters if the law enforcement agency provides the customer with a statement that such license plate has been removed from the FCIC and NCIC computer files.
Lost in Transit: License plates, decals or parking permits lost in the mail may be replaced at no fee, if the application is made within 180 days from the date of issuance.
Voluntary Replacement at time of Renewal: An owner may, at any time during the registration period, replace a license plate, decal or parking permit. The replacement license plate fee is required in addition to the regular registration renewal fee if the registration has expired.
Owner / customer identification
Under Owner / Customer Identification, enter the Owner's or Lessee's Name, Driver License Number, Street Address, City, State and Zip.
Vehicle / vessel / mobile home information
Under Vehicle / Vessel / Mobile Home Information, enter the Vehicle / Hull / Mobile Home Identification Number, Year and Make.
Enter the Previous License Plate Number, Previous Decal Number and Previous Parking Placard Number.
Attestment
Under Attestment, certify under the penalty of perjury that the license plate, decal or permit for the vehicle, vessel, or mobile home listed in Section 3 (a), is no longer or has never been in your possession for the reason checked in Section 1. All information herein is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
Add the Owner/Applicant's Signature and the Date.
Complete the following, if applicable
If applicable, enter the License Plate, Decal, or Parking Permit Number that was surrendered to the tax collector, the County and the Agency. The Signature of Agency Personnel and the Date are for agency personnel to complete.
More rules for Form HSMV 83146
Section 320.0607, Florida Statutes, provides for the replacement of license plates and validation decals when the original license plate or decal has been lost, stolen, defaced, damaged, destroyed or lost in transit.
If your situation is different
The application is for a special license plate
However, if the application is for a "special license plate" not issued in the tax collector's office or license plate agency, submit it to the Division of Motorist Services, Direct Mail, MS# 72, Neil Kirkman Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Common questions about Form HSMV 83146
Where do I file it?
Submit the application for a replacement license plate, validation decal or parking permit to the local county tax collector's office or license plate agency for processing.
Are there fees?
Contact your local county tax collector's office or license plate agency for fee information.
Sources
[1] Form HSMV 83146 (Rev.10/21), Application for Replacement License Plate, Validation Decal or Parking Permit, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
