Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division · Methodology
New License Plate in North Dakota costs $15.00 according to the official North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License 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 North Dakota DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for new license plate in North Dakota, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For new license plate in North Dakota you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division.
New License Plate in North Dakota is typically processed the same day at the North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License 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.