Dealer Plates

Dealer Plate

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission now offers dealer inventory plates. 

Dealer plates can only be purchased after you receive your dealer license.  All plates expire at the end of each year. During the license renewal process, you will receive a new sticker to place on your current plate.

DEALER PLATE USES

» On vehicles being offered for sale by the dealer.

» On vehicles being used for demonstration or displaying the vehicle to the public.

» Maintaining the vehicle.

Any other use of a dealer plate is strictly prohibited. 

PLATE COST

Initial Plate – $15.00/plate

Renewal – $15.00/plate

Personalized Renewal – $40.00/plate

Convenience Fee – $20.00/plate

Submit payment made payable to LUMVC

HOURS OF ISSUANCE

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Visit www.lumvc.louisiana.gov for additional information or email any inquiries to PTA@lumvc.la.gov.
PLATE ALLOWANCE
Dealers are allowed to purchase up to three (3) plates per dealer license plus one (1) additional plate per licensed and insured salesperson.
NEW APPLICANTS/NEW PLATE
Submit an Application for Dealer’s License Plate (DPSMV 1640), copy of dealer’s license, certificate of insurance and fee.
LICENSE PLATE RENEWAL
This is also known as a “registration renewal”.  Submit plate renewal notification sent by OMV or a letter on letterhead listing the plates to renew, copy of renewed dealer’s license, certificate of insurance and applicable fee.  Renewed plate/sticker will not be processed until the dealer receives their renewed dealer’s license.
LOST PLATE
Submit letter on letterhead requesting a replacement plate.  A detailed description of how the plate was lost/stolen must be provided
STOLEN PLATE
Report stolen plates to your local law enforcement agency immediately, in addition to cancelling the plate (s) with LUMVC or OMV.  A copy of the police report must be provided with an application for a replacement plate. 
PLATE CANCELLATION
Mail or bring plate (s) to LUMVC or your nearest OMV,  along with a letter on letterhead,  including the plate number you are requesting cancellation.
Dealer Inventory Plate Application