Summary: Vehicle License Plates Lost During Floods – Check Documents and Fees for Replacement

During heavy rains and flooding, many vehicle owners may face the problem of their vehicle's license plate falling off or getting lost after driving through floodwaters, as the water's force can dislodge the plate or its mounting points from the vehicle. If this happens, what should be done? Is a police report necessary, or can you simply apply for a new license plate? Thairath Online has summarized the essential details for you.

Clarifying the question: "If a vehicle license plate is lost, must you file a police report?"

In the case of a lost vehicle license plate, there is no need to file a police report. Vehicle owners can submit a request for a replacement plate at any Department of Land Transport office nationwide.

What documents are needed to request a new license plate?

• The original vehicle registration book.
• The original national ID card.
• If using a proxy, a power of attorney letter along with copies of the ID cards of both the vehicle owner and the proxy are required.

How much is the fee for a new license plate?

Vehicle owners can submit their replacement plate requests at any Department of Land Transport office nationwide. It is not necessary to return to the province where the vehicle was originally registered.Currently,license plate replacement can be processed in any province throughout Thailand.

• The fee for a license plate is 100 baht per plate, plus a 5 baht application fee.

Additionally, you should not create your own replacement license plate, as the plate used on a vehicle must be officially issued by the registrar according to the law. The Department of Land Transport has clear regulations regarding the characteristics and display of license plates.

If you find your license plate has fallen off after driving through flooded areas, you should promptly apply for a new plate and check that the mounting points on both the front and rear are securely fastened before using the vehicle again. For more details, you can contact the Department of Land Transport hotline at 1584, available 24 hours a day.