Buy or Renew a Wildlife License Plate

Standard Georgia Peach Plate: $20

Wildlife Plate: $45

DNR wildlife plates provide vital support for conserving and managing wildlife and habitats statewide. Each tag costs only $25 more than a standard “peach” plate to buy or renew. For all of Georgia’s license plates, including standard tags, there is also a $20 registration fee each year (plus any applicable ad-valorem taxes).

Where does that extra $25 go when I upgrade?

$19* per purchase and $20 per renewal goes to:

The Wildlife Conservation Fund, the primary funding source for work covering 95% of Georgia’s native wildlife species – including rare, protected, and endangered species.

The Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Georgia’s program to bring back huntable populations of wild quail by creating habitat for quail nesting, feeding, and cover. No state appropriations are allocated for work involving quail.

Waterfowl habitat research and restoration work.

Largemouth bass hatchery, stocking, and survey programs.

Trout hatchery, stocking, and survey programs.

*The first year, $19 goes to wildlife programs and $1 goes to the tag office
$5 goes to the State of Georgia General Fund.

How to Buy a Wildlife Tag—It’s Easy!

At your county tag office:

Ask for the wildlife plate of your choosing
Pay the fee. Wildlife plates cost only $25 more than a standard peach plate.
Receive a temporary tag from the county (specialty plates are usually not stocked).
Watch the mail for your wildlife tag. It can arrive as soon as within a week!

When buying a car:

Many Georgia car dealers offer the option to purchase a tag when you buy a vehicle. Simply ask them to upgrade you to a wildlife tag when you're asked what kind of tag you want!

Renewing Your Wildlife Tag

Wildlife plates can be renewed online in most counties, or at your local tag office.

Renewing a wildlife tag costs only $25 a year, plus the standard $20 registration fee and applicable ad-valorem taxes.

Can I keep my current tag?

Yes. You can renew it every year, as usual.

If you want to change to another wildlife plate, you can buy the design of your choice for $25. The annual renewal fee will be the same.

Current License Plates

Bald Eagle

Bald eagle plates support Georgia’s Wildlife Conservation Fund. Established by state law, this fund benefits endangered and other wildlife not hunted or fished for and rare native plants through conservation, education, land acquisition and recreation projects. Renewing these and the older eagle plates also supports this work. These plates make up a third or more of all revenue to the Wildlife Conservation Fund, providing critical funds the division’s Wildlife Conservation Section has used to conserve wildlife such as gopher tortoises and bald eagles, and help acquire thousands of acres of wildlands open to Georgians.

License Plate Code: WL
Listed as Wildlife 1 on the Department of Revenue’s license plates webpage.

Bobwhite Quail, White-tailed Deer and Wild Turkey Plate

Georgia’s bobwhite quail, white-tailed deer and wild turkey plate, as well as the older quail-and-deer plate, contributes directly to the Bobwhite Quail Initiative, through which critical habitat for quail nesting, feeding and cover has been created. No state appropriations are allocated for the initiative’s work involving quail.

This program has positively affected more than 20,000 acres for quail, songbirds and other native animals and plants that depend on this habitat.

License Plate Code: BW
Listed as Wildlife 3 on the Department of Revenue’s license plates webpage.

Butterfly

The Wildlife Resources Division’s Wildlife Conservation Section specializes in conserving endangered wildlife, other wildlife not hunted or fished for, and rare native plants. The Wildlife Conservation Section’s focus includes animals such as bald eagles, gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and red-cockaded woodpeckers. Funds from this license plate, as well as the Bald Eagle and American Flag plate, go to Georgia’s Wildlife Conservation Fund, which was established by state law for this work. In addition to supporting conservation, education, and population monitoring and restoration efforts, these funds help acquire thousands of acres of wildlands open to Georgians. Renewing the older eagle and ruby-throated hummingbird plates also supports this work.

License Plate Code: WD
Listed as Wildlife 4 on the Department of Revenue’s license plates webpage.

Ducks Unlimited

If you're a duck hunter or a conservation enthusiast, one of the easiest ways to help ensure the future of the sport and places you love is to display a Georgia Ducks Unlimited license tag on your vehicle and help fund habitat conservation efforts right here in Georgia! These plates are available upon request at all DMV offices in Georgia. Funds generated through sales and renewals are required by law to be used for wetlands conservation projects within the state of Georgia.

License Plate Code: DU
Listed as Ducks Unlimited on the Department of Revenue’s license plates webpage.

Largemouth Bass

The largemouth bass plate directly supports black bass conservation across the state; fisheries research and long-term monitoring; habitat restoration and enhancement; public access improvements; and education and outreach for today’s anglers and future generations. All funds stay within WRD’s fisheries conservation programs.

License Plate Code: WI
Listed as Wildlife Black Bass Plate on the Department of Revenue’s license plates webpage.

Trout Unlimited

The Trout Unlimited plate supports Georgia’s trout conservation and management programs. Hatcheries and wild trout efforts both benefit from the trout tag.

For hatcheries, the trout plate has funded stocking trucks, trout feed, equipment, raceway enclosures, and hatchery employees. Wild trout have benefited from habitat improvements, sampling equipment, and seasonal labor. The trout tag has also helped customers through funding printed trout maps and satisfaction surveys.

License Plate Code: TU
Listed as Wildlife 2 on the Department of Revenue’s license plates webpage.