How to get dealer plates in Georgia
What Georgia dealer plates cost, the types you can get, how to apply, and the rules on using them. Verified as of June 2026.
GA dealer plates at a glance:
- Issued by
- Georgia DOR Motor Vehicle Division (DRIVES)
- Cost per plate
- $62 first plate, $12 each additional
- Requirement
- Active GA dealer license + current bond
- Use them for
- Demos, inventory moves, dealership business
- Term
- Annual (renewed in DRIVES e-Services)
Informational only — confirm current fees and rules with the Georgia Department of Revenue (Motor Vehicle Division) before you apply.
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What Georgia dealer plates are
Georgia dealer plates come through the Department of Revenue's Motor Vehicle Division, applied for online in DRIVES e-Services with Form MV-6D. The pricing is friendly — $62 for the first plate and $12 for each additional — but the count is earned: Georgia allocates plates against your actual sales volume.
The baseline is one plate for your first five vehicles sold in a year, with additional plates unlocked as volume grows. Pair that with the state's five-sale dealer threshold and the message is consistent: Georgia gives plates to dealers who are actually dealing.
Types of GA dealer plates
For licensed used motor vehicle dealers, on dealership-owned inventory — demonstrations, transport, and dealership business. Allocated by sales volume, starting at one plate for the first five annual sales.
Georgia's dealer-issued temporary tags for sold vehicles — this is what the buyer drives home on while the title and registration process, not your dealer plate.
How to get dealer plates in Georgia
- 1
Get your Georgia dealer license first
Plates require a valid dealer license from the Georgia Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers, a current surety bond, and a compliant business location — the license process comes first.
- 2
Register as a dealer in DRIVES e-Services
Georgia handles dealer registration and plate applications online through DRIVES e-Services. You'll complete Form MV-6D with your dealership's legal name, physical address, and dealer license number.
- 3
Pay for your plates
The first dealer plate is $62; each additional plate is $12. Supporting documents include proof of your dealer license and evidence of your current bond.
- 4
Wait out the review
The DOR reviews the application for compliance — typically two to four weeks — then issues the plates. Renew annually through the same DRIVES account.
Rules on using GA dealer plates
- Plates go on dealership-owned vehicles for dealership business — demos, transport, auction runs
- Plate count is allocated by sales volume: one plate for the first five vehicles sold annually, more as volume grows
- Sold vehicles go home on a dealer-issued temporary operating permit (TOP), not your dealer plate
- Keep your dealer license and surety bond current — plates hang on both
- Georgia defines a dealer at five or more sales in 12 months; stay licensed if you're at volume
Common questions
How much are dealer plates in Georgia?+
$62 for the first plate and $12 for each additional plate, paid through DRIVES e-Services. Budget the license and bond first — plates only issue against an active Georgia dealer license.
How many dealer plates can I get in Georgia?+
Georgia allocates by sales volume: one plate for your first five vehicles sold annually, with additional plates granted as documented volume grows. A high-volume lot can carry several; a brand-new dealer starts with one.
How do I apply for Georgia dealer plates?+
Online, through the Department of Revenue's DRIVES e-Services, using Form MV-6D with your dealership's legal name, address, and dealer license number, plus proof of your license and current surety bond. Processing typically runs two to four weeks.
Can my customer drive home on my Georgia dealer plate?+
No — that's what Georgia's dealer-issued temporary operating permits (TOPs) are for. The buyer drives home on the TOP while you process the title and registration; your dealer plates stay on your inventory.
Who issues dealer plates in Georgia?+
The Georgia Department of Revenue's Motor Vehicle Division — separate from the Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers (under the Secretary of State) that issues the dealer license itself. You need the Board's license before the DOR will issue plates.
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