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Section 5 Lost Plates

If you lose a Section 5 plate, please complete the Application for Replacement Section Five Plate.

If you need a temporary plate:

  • Complete the application
  • Bring it to the RMV Quincy Headquarters located at 25 Newport Ave Ext (4th floor)
  • Submit the application with the Master Registration and a $10.00 fee (payable in check or money order only)
  • You will receive a temporary plate in hand that day
  • The actual replacement plate will be mailed to you in 10-12 days
  • Once you receive the replacement plate, you need to return the temporary plate either in person or by mail to:
    RMV - Section 5
    25 Newport Ave. Ext.
    4th Floor
    Quincy, MA 02171

If you do not require a temporary plate, please submit your application, Master Registration, and $10.00 fee to any local full service RMV.

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