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