Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) · Methodology
New License Plate in Maryland costs $26.00 according to the official Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) 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 Maryland DMV office. An appointment is required for this service.
Yes, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) requires an appointment for new license plate. You can book it on the official DMV website. Walk-ins are typically not processed for this service.
For new license plate in Maryland you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
New License Plate in Maryland is typically processed the same day at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) 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.