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