Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: Michigan Secretary of State · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in Michigan costs $15.00 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 — license plate transfer 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 license plate transfer in Michigan, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For license plate transfer in Michigan you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Michigan Secretary of State.
License Plate Transfer 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.