Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Arizona Department of Transportation — MVD · Methodology
New License Plate in Arizona costs $20.00 according to the official Arizona Department of Transportation — MVD 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 Arizona DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in Arizona, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in Arizona you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Arizona Department of Transportation — MVD.
New License Plate in Arizona is typically processed the same day at the Arizona Department of Transportation — MVD office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Arizona Department of Transportation — MVD 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.