Transfer existing license plates from one vehicle to another owned by the same registrant. Common when buying a replacement car.
Last updated · Source: North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division · Methodology
License Plate Transfer in North Dakota costs $11.25 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 — license plate transfer 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 license plate transfer in North Dakota, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For license plate transfer in North Dakota you will typically need: Current plates, new vehicle title/registration. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by North Dakota Department of Transportation — Drivers License Division.
License Plate Transfer 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.