New Jersey: transferring a plate to another person
Yes
How To Accomplish
SP-1 + $50 reissue fee
Transfer permission is not necessarily permission to accept payment.
Confirm current requirements for your plate type with the issuing agency before proceeding.
Process, conditions, and sources
- Rule: The MVC charges a $50 fee to reissue a personalized plate to someone other than the registered owner.
- Form: SP-1, Personalized License Plate Application.
- Next step: Call the MVC Special Plates Unit at 609-633-8857 for the release step.
- Source: Available with Pro or Premium
Before arranging a transfer
- Confirm whether transfer to this recipient and payment are permitted.
- Ask which forms, fees, plate classes, and vehicle-transfer conditions apply.
- Confirm how the agency protects the requested configuration during the process.
- Get the agency’s instructions before releasing your rights or paying the other person.