SUMMARY: Types of Georgia Special License Plates

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Georgia license plates come in many designs and types, including personalized prestige plates and plates for causes and organizations, such as charities and colleges. You may also be eligible for military tags or antique hobby plates for your classic car.

Keep reading for details about types of special license plates available from the GA Department of Revenue (DOR) Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).

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Personalized Prestige Plates in GA

In Georgia, personalized license plates are available, called Special Prestige License Plates.

Your custom tag number must follow GA DOR regulations to be approved. The license plate number:

• CAN:
  • Be up to 7 characters (including spaces).
    • Some plate types, like motorcycle plates, have fewer available spaces.
  • Contain letters, numbers, and spaces.
• CANNOT:
  • Use punctuation or symbols.
  • Be the same as an existing license plate.
  • Use profane or obscene language.
  • Defame or make fun of a person or group.
  • Incite violence or refer to criminal activity.
  • Falsely identify you or your vehicle (for example, your license plate message cannot be “POLICE').
  • Violate copyright laws.

The fees for personalized prestige plates are:

• $90 initial fee PLUS vehicle registration fees.
• $55 renewal fee PLUS standard renewal fees.

For application details, visit our Applying for Special License Plates in GA page.

Organization and College Plates

Georgia has a number of different plates that you can get to show your support for various organizations and causes, including plates for:

• Charitable and non-profit organizations.
• Colleges.

Organizational & Special Cause Plates

The GA DOR issues organizational plates for you to show your support for special causes and charitable organizations. The plate selection includes:

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta plates.
• Georgia Aquarium license plates.
• Rotary International tags.

Organizational plate fees may vary. However, a typical example is the Georgia Aquarium license plate, which costs:

• $80 to order, PLUS regular registration fees.
• $55 to renew, PLUS standard renewal fees.

Proceeds from most charity plates go towards the organizations that sponsor the plates or a related charity.

For a complete list of special cause license plates and their fees, see the GA DOR website.

For application details, see our Applying for Special License Plates page.

Collegiate Plates

License plates are available for Georgia universities, out-of-state schools, and Greek organizations. Some available plates include those for:

• Emory University.
• Georgia State University.
• University of South Carolina Alumni.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

GA collegiate plate fees can differ depending on the college, but most are:

• $80 PLUSregistration fees to order.
• $55 PLUSrenewal fees to renew.

Fees for in-state university plates help support undergraduate scholarships at the college you've chosen. Fees for out-of-state university plates go to the GA State Treasury.

For a complete list of collegiate plates and their fees, visit the GA Department of Revenue website.

To learn more about applying for collegiate plates, visit Applying for Special License Plates.

Alternative Fuel Plate

You can get an Alternate Fuel Vehicle plate from the GA DOR if you have an alternate fuel license AND a primary location to get one of the following:

• Compressed natural gas or propane.
• Ethanol.
• Electricity or solar energy.

Fees for the alternative fuel plate in Georgia are charged when you order AND renew your tags:

• To order: $80 PLUSregistration fees.
• To renew: $55 PLUSrenewal fees.

For information about applying for alternative fuel tags, visit Applying for Special License Plates.

Military License Plates in GA

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Military license plates are available from the GA DOR for military branches, conflicts, and honors, for example:

• General veteran license plates, including:
  • The Ex-POW license plate.
  • The Pearl Harbor Survivor plate.
• Air Force veteran plates, such as:
  • The Air Force Cross license plate.
  • The Korean War plate.
• Army veteran tags, for example:
  • The Global War on Terrorism plate.
  • The Silver Star license plate.
• Coast Guard veteran plates, including:
  • The Desert Storm tag.
  • The Retired Coast Guard plate.
• Marine veteran tags, such as:
  • The Defense Superior license plate.
  • The Purple Heart plate.
• Navy veteran plates, for example:
  • The Bronze Start plate.
  • The Navy Cross tag.

You'll find a complete list of military plates on the Georgia DOR Motor Vehicle Division website.

To be eligible for a GA military plate, your service record must reflect the branch, conflict, and/or award represented by the license plate you're applying for.

NOTE: The Gold Star Family plate is available to immediate surviving family members of a service member lost while serving in the U.S. military.

Fees for Military Plates

A military license plate is issued for free. You'll still pay standard registration fees unless you have a tax exemption.

If you want an additional military plate for another vehicle you own, you'll pay:

• A $25 fee to order the plate.
• A $20 plate registration fee.
  AND
• Other registration fees (e.g., tax), if applicable.

You'll also pay $20 PLUSregistration renewal fees to renew the additional plate.

Visit our Applying for Special GA License Plates page for application instructions.

Antique Plates in Georgia

You can order a hobby antique license plate from the GA DOR if your vehicle is:

• One of the following:
  • A private passenger car.
  • A truck under 14,000 lbs.
    OR
  • A motorcycle.
  AND
• Made to look like or is older than 25 years old.

The fees for historical license plates in Georgia are:

• $80 to order, PLUS regular registration fees.
• $55 to renew, PLUSrenewal fees.

Visit Applying for Special License Plates for application information.

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If you live in Georgia and drive a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle on public roads, you must register it and get a license plate. You will most likely register and apply for plates when you get a new car or move to GA. You may even be able to transfer a license plate from your last vehicle. You're also required to renew your plate by renewing your vehicle registration, and if your plate is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a duplicate tag or decal.

Looking for vanity plates? See our GA Specialty Plates and Applying for Special Plates pages.

Need information about GA disability plates? See our Disability Placards & Plates page.

Keep reading for more information about license plates and tags in Georgia, including application forms, the cost of GA license plates, and other details.

Types of GA License Plates & Tags

You must have a GA license plate if you live in the state and operate a vehicle on Georgia's roads. License plates are required for:

• Passenger vehicles.
• Motorcycles.
• Trailers.
• Other vehicles, such as large trucks and recreational vehicles (RVs).

License plates are issued by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) county tag offices.

Your license plate number is actually a combination of letters and numbers. It will also have the following decals:

• One listing the county where your car is registered.
• One showing the month and year that your registration expires.

The state issues standard license plates as well as vanity plates and special interest plates.

To get a license plate in Georgia, you must register your car. To keep your license plate valid, you must regularly renew your registration.

Temporary Tags

Temporary tags are issued by car dealers when you buy a car.

These temporary license plates are valid for 30 days and allow you to operate your vehicle on GA roads until you register and title it.

You must register your car with the GA DOR before your temporary tag expires.

If your car dealer doesn't provide you with the vehicle's manufacture certificate or title within 25 days, you can apply for a temporary tag extension from your local GA DOR office.

Apply for Georgia License Plates

You apply for a license plate when you register your car at a GA county tag office.

To register your vehicle, you will need:

• A completed Motor Vehicle Title/Tag Application (Form MV-1).
• Payment for your vehicle registration fees:
  • License plate fees:
    • $20 for passenger vehicles.
    • $20 for motorcycles.
    • $12 for homemade trailers.
  • Ad valorem tax, which varies by vehicle and county.
• A form of identification.
• Proof of insurance.
• Your vehicle title or manufacturer certificate of origin.

Our GA car registration page has more details about registration applications, requirements, and fees.

Renew a GA License Plate

Your GA license plate will have a decal in the lower, right corner showing the date and year your registration expires.

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Before the expiration date, you should receive a registration renewal notice by mail. You can renew your registration:

• Online (in some counties).
• By mail.
  OR
  
• In person.

NOTE: Be sure the GA DOR has your correct address so you don't miss any renewal notices! If you have moved, you must update your address.

Once you've renewed your registration, you will get a new decal to put on your license plate, showing that your registration is up to date.

For more information about registration renewal, including fees and other requirements, see our GA registration renewal page.

Duplicate License Plates in Georgia

If your license plates or decals are lost, stolen, or damaged, you can order duplicates from the GA DOR.

To order replacement license plate or decals, you will need to:

• File a police report with your local law enforcement agency.
• Apply for a replacementin person from the GA DOR.

To replace your license plates or decals, the GA DOR requires:

• The Application for Replacement License Plate (Tag) and/or Decal (Form MV-7).
• A copy of the police report.
• The damaged plate or decal, if applicable.
• The $8 replacement fee by:
  • Cash.
  • Check or money order payable to “Department of Revenue.'

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If you didn't receive your original plate from the GA DOR, you should apply for a replacement plate within 90 days. In addition:

• Include the Affidavit of Non-Receipt of an Original License Plate/Renewal Decal (Form T-200).
• You DO NOT have to pay the $8 fee.

Transfer or Surrender License Plates

In Georgia, the license plate on your car belongs to you. This means you can keep or transfer plates to a new car when you sell your current car.

In rare circumstances, the law may require you to surrender your license plate.

Transfer a License Plate

If you sell or trade your car, you can transfer your GA license plate to your next vehicle IF the vehicles are the same type AND both vehicles belong to a GA resident. For example, you can transfer a plate:

• From a passenger car to another passenger car.
• From a motorcycle to another motorcycle.

For a license plate transfer, you'll need to:

• Have a GA driver's license.
• Submit the title and registration paperworkin person at a Georgia tag office within 7 days.
• Pay a $20 license plate transfer fee in addition to other title and registration fees.

NOTE: If your registration renewal is due, you must also include required renewal documents and fees.

For more information about transferring your license plate, see our Georgia car buyers page.

Surrender a License Plate

If you move to another state, you DO NOT have to surrender your license plate to the GA DOR.

You may be required to surrender your plates or the DOR may take them from you for certain moving violations, vehicle abandonment, or vehicle repossession.

Fees for Georgia License Plates

There are several fees associated with GA license plates:

• New license plates:
  • Passenger vehicle: $20.
  • Motorcycle: $20.
  • Homemade trailer: $12.
• License plate renewal: Varies by vehicle type and county.
• Replacement license plate or decal: $8.
• License plate transfer fee: $20.

Fees for vanity and specialty license plates vary. See our page on types of Georgia specialty license plates for more information, and visit Applying for Special Plates for application information.

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