Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Division of Driver Licensing · Methodology
New License Plate in Kentucky costs $18.00 according to the official Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Division of Driver Licensing 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 Kentucky DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in Kentucky, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in Kentucky you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Division of Driver Licensing.
New License Plate in Kentucky is typically processed the same day at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Division of Driver Licensing office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — Division of Driver Licensing 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.