Plate order/replacement

Visit Online Services.
Under “Vehicle Transactions” select “More Online Vehicles Services”
Follow the prompts to create or log into your account to purchase a plate.
Pay with a credit or debit card or e-check/bank account number. Plate fees start as low as $5 for a standard plate. The fee for a replacement plate depends on the type of plate you choose.
Review your transaction summary. An option to print your receipt will be displayed. The “View Transaction Documents” button allows you to view your temporary vehicle registration.
Save a copy of your vehicle registration to your computer. Your temporary vehicle registration is only visible once, so we recommend saving a copy to your computer before you log off.

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License plate options

To order a new plate type or a replacement plate by mail, you will need:

A completed license plate order form for the type of plate you wish to order.
The replacement fee for the plate you are replacing:
- Standard plates
  - New plate fee and replacement plate fee: $5
- Legacy plates
  - New plate fee: $55
  - Replacement plate fee: $5
- University or special cause fundraising plates
  - New plate fee: $35 ($25 fundraising donation and $10 service fee)
  - Replacement plate fee: $10
- Special organization plates
  - New plate fee: $25
  - Replacement plate fee: $10
- Military and veteran plates
  - New plate and replacement plate fees: $0
- Disability plates
  - New plate fee: $0 for the standard Pure Michigan background
  - New plate fee and replacement plate fee for all other plates are based on the specific plate type
- Personalized plates with seven characters can only be replaced by a Standard White, Mackinac Bridge, or Disabled Veteran plate. All other plate types are limited to six characters.
- First-time personalized plates cannot be applied for by mail. Please visit a Secretary of State office or order online.
- Include any registration renewal fees due with your payment if you are within 30 days of your vehicle’s registration expiration date.
- Mail your completed application and check or money order made payable to the State of Michigan to:
Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918-8264

Plate information and order forms

License plate options

This option is only available for vehicles that are being renewed. To replace a plate at a self-service station, you will need:

Your renewal notice. If you don’t have your renewal notice, you’ll need the plate number and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for the vehicle you are renewing.
Pay with a credit or debit card (additional fees apply) or cash (at specific locations). Plate fees start as low as $5 for a standard plate. The fee for a replacement plate depends on the type of plate you choose.

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License plate options

To replace your plate at a Secretary of State office, you will need:

Your vehicle registration or the license plate number and your driver’s license.
Cash, check, or money order (made payable to the State of Michigan), or a credit or debit card (additional fees apply). Plate fees start as low as $5 for a standard plate. The fee for a replacement plate depends on the type of plate you choose.

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License plate options

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

When do I have to replace a license plate?
Michigan requires plates that are 10 years old or older to be replaced upon renewal.

Plates that are rusted, damaged or illegible should be replaced.

You can bring your old plate to the Secretary of State to dispose of it, or you can destroy it by cutting it up or bending off a corner so that it can’t be used.

If your new plate is peeling and defective, bring it to a Secretary of State office for a manager to inspect.
What if my plate is damaged?
Bring your plate to a Secretary of State office and let the greeter know you have a damaged plate.

$5 plate replacement fee.

If you don’t bring the plate for disposal, you can destroy it by cutting it up or bending off a corner so that it can no longer be used.

If your new plate is peeling and defective, bring it to a Secretary of State office for a manager to inspect.
What if my new plate is peeling and defective?

Bring the plate to a Secretary of State office for a manager to inspect and obtain a replacement.
My plate was lost or stolen. How do I get a new one?
Get a replacement plate at a Secretary of State office. Bring the vehicle registration or plate number and your identification.

A replacement plate and tab will be issued for $5, along with a new registration. Note:

Additional fees may apply, depending on the plate type, personalization, and optional Recreation Passport.

Military and veteran plates are not charged a plate fee.

If your plate is stolen, contact police. Police will enter a message into the Law Enforcement Information Network to alert officers the plate was stolen.
Can someone order a replacement plate on my behalf?

A plate or tab can only be replaced by the vehicle owner, by a member of the owner’s family living at the same address, or by someone the vehicle owner designates through an Appointment of Agent form.

Appointment of Agent form

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