Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Alabama Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division · Methodology
New License Plate in Alabama costs $18.00 according to the official Alabama Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — new license plate requires an in-person visit to a Alabama DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in Alabama, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in Alabama you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Alabama Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division.
New License Plate in Alabama is typically processed the same day at the Alabama Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Alabama Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Division website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.