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