License Plates Overview
The BMV has many license plate designs. Some honor history, others support the military and their families. There are also plates that help schools and local groups, and plates made for certain kinds of vehicles.
License Plate Fees & Taxes
When you purchase or renew any Indiana license plate, you'll pay registration fees and taxes. The amount depends on the year and make of your vehicle, as well as where you live. If you purchase or renew a Special Group Recognition (SGR) license plate, you may pay additional fees determined by the organization sponsoring the plate. To learn more about vehicle registration fees and taxes, please review our Fees and Taxes webpage.
Want to See Indiana's Collection of License Plates?
Elevate Your Vehicle's Look with the Indiana Blackout License Plate!
Starting August 8, 2025, license plates with a black background will be available for an additional fee of $45 and may be personalized for an additional $45 (these fees will be due upon initial registrations and all subsequent annual renewals.) You don’t need to wait for your current registration to expire to buy a Blackout plate. However, you MUST visit a BMV branch to complete this purchase. A $9.50 replacement plate fee will be assessed along with $45 for the plate.
Blackout plates may also be purchased online via myBMV.com or at a kiosk ONLY for a new registration or a renewal transaction. If you currently have a personalized license plate (PLP), you are not able to retain your personalized message when switching to a Blackout plate through myBMV.com or at a kiosk. If you wish to change your PLP to a Blackout plate and keep your personalized message, you MUST visit a branch. Additionally, please note that the In God We Trust plate number sequence cannot be used on Blackout plates.
Our branch team will be happy to assist you with completing the transaction correctly and ensuring your plate information is updated properly. Find more information on the Blackout Plate FAQ sheet.
