Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in Georgia costs $15.00 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 — license plate transfer 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 license plate transfer in Georgia, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For license plate transfer in Georgia you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
License Plate Transfer 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.