Has your vehicle been recently recovered?
Yes it has
You must ensure that the police cancel your stolen vehicle alarm, this will ensure that the recovery is listed on your record. Until this alarm has been cancelled, do not use the vehicle or apply for any plates/registration for the vehicle
What happens after I have filed form MV-78B and the plates were recovered with my vehicle?
You must bring the plates and your copy of the MV-78B to the DMV office to surrender them. You must then apply for new plates to get your registration re-instated
What if my plates are missing?
With missing plates, you must bring your copy of the MV-78B form to the DMV office and then apply for new plates and a re-instatement of your registrtion
What is the situation if my vehicle and plates have been recovered before I file the MV-78B form and the stolen vehicle alarm has already been cancelled?