Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in Maryland costs $19.50 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 — license plate transfer 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 license plate transfer. You can book it on the official DMV website. Walk-ins are typically not processed for this service.
For license plate transfer in Maryland you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
License Plate Transfer 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.