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