How Much Do Vanity Plates Cost in Virginia?
Here's a complete breakdown of Virginia personalized license plate fees for 2025.
Virginia Vanity Plate Pricing
Initial Fee
Free
One-time
Annual Renewal
$10
Per year
First Year Total
$10
To get started
Complete Cost Breakdown
| Fee Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Personalized Plate Fee | Free | One-time |
| Annual Renewal | $10 | Yearly |
| First Year Total | $10 | |
| 5-Year Total | $50 |
* Prices are for standard personalized plates. Specialty plates may have additional fees. Prices subject to change by Virginia DMV.
What's Included?
- Up to 7 characters of your choice
- Letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens
- Standard plate design (specialty designs cost extra)
How to Get Your Virginia Vanity Plate
- 1
Check Availability
Use our free checker to see if your desired plate is available in Virginia.
- 2
Apply Online or In Person
Visit Virginia DMV to submit your application and payment.
- 3
Receive Your Plates
Your custom plates will be manufactured and mailed to you (typically 4-6 weeks).
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