License Plate Fees to Expect for Common Vehicle Plate Issues

You need a new license plate but first, you need to find out the license plate fees. If you're just interested in a replacement tag, then the license plate will cost about $5. Perhaps you are interested in procuring a specialty plate, or a custom license plate.

There are a myriad of license plates to choose from and various prices to pay. You must decide whether you're interested in purchasing a vanity plate, custom license plates, a specialized license plate or a combination of the two. Your choices in specialized license plates are limited to the state where you are located. For example, if you would like to purchase a New York Yankee-themed license plate, you would be unable to do so if you live in any state other than New York. Special license plates are divided into categories and prices, and have varying fees associated with their purchase. In addition to the renewal fees, you must add the annual registration fees.

Custom or Vanity Plates

• Cost range is between $25 and $30
• Renewal fee is between $25 and $30

College and University License Plates

• Cost range is between $25 and $50
• Renewal fee is between $25 and $30
• A percentage of the renewal fee goes to the school

Organization License Plates, Sports Teams and Professional Plates

• Cost range is between $25 and $50
• Renewal fee is between $25 and $30
• A percentage of the renewal fee goes to the organization or Team Charities

Military Related Plates

• Cost range is between $5 and $25
• Renewal fee is between $5 and $20
• There are usually applications to be submitted and requirements that have to be met.

Special Interest Plates

• Cost range is between $10 and $30
• Renewal fee is between $10 and $20
• Depending on the tag, there could be special applications that must be submitted, and requirements that need to be met.