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