Replace IRP registration items[1] 
To replace IRP registration items that are lost or stolen , you must apply to the International Registration Bureau IRB. 

Apply to get replacement IRP registration items by mail 


To apply for replacement registration items by mail 
complete and sign Schedule A & C pdf [2] in Part 1 , , check the box or boxes for " DUPLICATE CAB CARD " and/or " REPLACEMENT PLATE " and or " REPLACEMENT STICKER " complete the Carrier and Fleet Information section along with Part 4 of the form , send a check or money order payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for the correct amount. If both apportioned plates are lost or stolen , get form Report of Lost or Stolen Motor Vehicle Items MV-78B from a police agency 1 If you are using the United States Postal Service use this address : International Registration BureauPO Box 2850 ESPAlbany , NY 12220 - 0850 If you are using express mail or other method , use this address : International Registration BureauNYS DMVRoom 1366 Empire State PlazaAlbany , NY 12228 

Apply to get replacement IRP registration items at the Customer Service Counter in Albany 
You can apply to replace IRP registration items at the Customer Service CounterRoom 136Swan Street BuildingEmpire State PlazaAlbany , NY 12228 complete and sign Schedule A & C pdf [2] In Part 1 , Type of Application Requested , check the box or boxes for " DUPLICATE CAB CARD " and/or " REPLACEMENT PLATE " and or " REPLACEMENT STICKER ". Complete the Carrier and Fleet Information section along with Part 4 of the form , . bring your complete Schedule A & C to the Customer Service Counter 

Apply to get replacement IRP registration items by fax 
To apply complete and sign Schedule A & C pdf [2] in Part 1 , , check the box or boxes for " DUPLICATE CAB CARD " and/or " REPLACEMENT PLATE " and or " REPLACEMENT STICKER " complete the Carrier and Fleet Information section along with Part 4 of the form , Fax your complete Schedule A&C to the IRB at 518 - 486 -

user: Hello there, I have received new plates and was wondering about what to do with my old apportioned plates. Can you shed some light on this?

assistant: Of course. Did one or both apportioned plates remain?

user: Yes, both.

assistant: Then you must send in the apportioned plate and your old cab card within 30 days after you receive your new apportioned plates. Failure to return your license plates can result in suspension of your IRB account. The IRB will issue new apportioned plates that have a different number, along with a new matching cab card.

user: Great. And what if both of these plates get lost before I can send them back?

assistant: In that case you'll need to get the form Report of Lost or Stolen Motor Vehicle Items (MV-78B) from a police agency.

user: I thought so. And if they were not just lost, but stolen?

assistant: You'll have to also get form MV-78B if your items were lost because of a crime. Your items will be replaced at no fee if form MV-78B shows the items were lost because of a crime.

user: Is it possible to do applications by mail?

assistant: Yes, you can apply to replace IRP registration items by mail. Follow the instructions on our page and schedule A&C (IRP-6).

user: What about making an application at the DMV?

assistant: You're always welcome to visit us. Our customer service counter is open 8:00am to 3:45pm, Monday through Friday, except state holidays.