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Plate order/replacement

Plate order/replacement

How can I order a new or replacement plate?

Two Michigan registration tabs

When ordering a new or replacement plate

Tab: You will receive a new tab and vehicle registration.

Plate: You will receive a new plate configuration. Only personalized plate configurations will not change.

What do I need to order a new plate? (Choose tab)

To replace a plate online, you will need to:

  • 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.

Go to Online Services

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.

Find a self-service station

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

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