What do i need to get my license plates renewed

When you purchase or renew any Indiana license plate, you will pay registration fees and taxes determined by the year and make of your vehicle, your county and municipality of residence.

Most license plates are available to renew online. Vehicles requiring additional forms upon renewal cannot be renewed online. Please note: It can take up to 21 business days to receive your registration and/or license plate in the mail.

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The standard passenger license plate may be displayed on passenger cars.

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The cost of this license plate is in addition to vehicle registration fees and taxes.

Group Fee*
Administrative Fee
Personalization Fee This plate may be personalized for an additional $45.
*Group fees are distributed back to the sponsoring organization, who determines what the funds will be used for. Please contact the organization with questions regarding these funds.

  Eligibility

Eligible Vehicle Types:
Motorcycles (must display a license plate in a visible location on the rear of the motorcycle)
Passenger motor vehicles
Recreational vehicles (RV)
Trucks with a declared gross weight of not more than 11,000 pounds


  Availability

This plate can be ordered through myBMV.com, at a branch, and other customer service locations. You will receive the plate in the mail within 21 business days.


  License Plate Stickers and Frames

Your plate should have stickers showing the day, month, and year of your next registration renewal, and the county in which your vehicle is registered. Indiana law prohibits license plate frames or covers that obscure stickers, text, or numbers on your plate.

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Vehicle Registration Renewal

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  1. Your license plate number.

  2. The last 5 digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) or hull identification number (HIN) for a vessel/boat.

  3. A renewal notice confirming your current address.

    Did you move? Update your address before you begin your renewal application.

  4. Your payment information.

    • All credit/debit card transactions include an additional 1.95% payment processing fee.
    • If paying directly from your bank account, there are no additional fees.

This is for registration renewal only; Disabled Person Parking plates or placards are renewed separately. 

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Are you eligible for self-service renewal?

If any of the following scenarios are true for you, you cannot renew online using this system; please use DMV’s assisted online renewal system instead.

Your auto insurance company does not electronically report to the DMV.

You need to show proof of insurance (insurance must be submitted by mail or in person).

The vehicle’s record or ownership has changed since the renewal notice was sent.

You have received a demand for payment letter because of delinquent registration.

The vehicle is any of the following:
– Special construction equipment
– Cemetery equipment
– Special mobile equipment
– Logging equipment
– Husbandry equipment
– Cotton or farm trailer equipment

The vehicle has Year of Manufacturer (YOM) specialty plates.

The vehicle is a trailer subject to permanent trailer identification (PTI) registration.

The vessel is owned by an exempt agency.

Ineligible to complete self-service renewal due to any of the above scenarios?

Don’t worry — you can still renew online using DMV’s assisted online renewal process.

Not Driving Your Vehicle This Renewal Year?

If you plan to store and not operate your vehicle during the next renewal year, you may file for Planned Nonoperation (PNO) online. There is a $23 fee to file for PNO.

You may file for PNO up to 60 days before the vehicle’s registration expires. You may also file for PNO up to 90 days after your vehicle’s registration expires, but there will be a late filing penalty fee.

If at any time the vehicle is found operating or parked on public roadways or public property, you will be required to pay full registration fees and penalties for that year.

Registration Processing Times

Service ChannelTime frame
DMV Kiosk
(*if all requirements are met)
Instantly *
Online Averages 3-4 days
Phone Up to 2 weeks
Mail Up to 2 weeks

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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. The DMV is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool.

The web pages currently in English on the DMV website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the DMV provides. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes. If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version.

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How much is it to renew tags in Missouri?

Passenger Vehicles.

What do I need to renew my tag in Alabama?

Your driver's license. A payment for the renewal fee..
Your Alabama driver's license..
The vehicle identification number of your car..
The current plate number of your car..
Payment as required..
Form MV 40-12-265-1..

What do I need to renew my tags in Arkansas?

Proof that personal property taxes due by the previous October 15th have been paid. Acceptable proof is either your receipt from your county tax collector, or certification of payment stamped on your assessment papers. Proof of liability insurance coverage on the vehicle being registered and titled.

What do you need to renew tags in Tennessee?

Go to any Tennessee DMV office. Bring your renewal notice, driver's license and proof of insurance. Pay the fees.