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