VS-118

The Request for Replacement Inspection Sticker (Form VS-118) is a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles document used by vehicle registrants to obtain a new inspection sticker if their current, valid one is lost, stolen, or damaged. To complete the request, applicants must provide detailed vehicle information, including the plate number, VIN, and odometer reading at the time of the last inspection, along with a brief explanation for the replacement; notably, if a windshield was replaced, a repair receipt from the shop must be attached.

The application requires a $2 fee paid by check or money order and must include either a copy of the original inspection receipt or the remains of the old certificate showing the expiration date and serial number. Once processed by the DMV’s Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services in Albany, approved replacement stickers are mailed exclusively to the address on the vehicle's registration to maintain document security. While the form allows for replacements, the DMV also advises that stickers beginning to peel may be secured with clear tape, provided they remain legible for future removal by an inspection station.