For Atlanta baseball fans, an Atlanta Braves license plate is one of the most visible ways to show team pride around the city — whether you’re commuting on the Downtown Connector, parking near Truist Park, or driving in from the suburbs. In Georgia, Braves plates are an official specialty license plate option issued by the state.
This guide walks you through how Atlanta residents and visitors with Georgia-registered vehicles can get a Braves plate, how much it costs, where to go in the Atlanta area, and what to expect.
The Atlanta Braves license plate is a Georgia specialty plate featuring official Braves branding. It’s issued by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), Motor Vehicle Division, just like standard Georgia tags.
Key points:
You’ll still have “Georgia” and the county name on the plate, and you must meet all the same registration and insurance requirements as with a regular Georgia tag.
You’re generally eligible if:
Common situations in Atlanta:
If your vehicle has special restrictions or a commercial registration, check with your county tag office to confirm eligibility for the Braves design.
In Georgia, you don’t go to the Braves or MLB to get the plate — you go through your local county tag office.
For people living in the city of Atlanta, your tag office depends on your county of residence, not your mailing address alone.
Below are some main offices where Atlanta-area residents often handle tag business. Always verify hours before you go.
Fulton County (many City of Atlanta addresses)
Fulton County Tax Commissioner – Motor Vehicle Division
141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1085
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-613-6100
Other Fulton tag locations (e.g., Maxwell Road, Greenbriar Mall) can also help with specialty plates.
DeKalb County (parts of Atlanta & Decatur area)
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner – Motor Vehicle Division
4380 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 404-298-4000
Cobb County (including areas near Truist Park)
Cobb County Tax Commissioner – Motor Vehicle Division
736 Whitlock Avenue NW, Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30064
Phone: 770-528-8600
Clayton County (south of Atlanta, near the airport)
Clayton County Tax Commissioner – Motor Vehicle Division
121 South McDonough Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: 770-477-3331
You must visit or mail paperwork to the county where your vehicle is registered, even if you work or spend more time in a different part of metro Atlanta.
Most Atlanta drivers have three main options for getting a Braves plate:
If you’ve just:
…you can request a Braves plate during the initial registration.
What you’ll typically do:
If the plate is in stock, you may get it on the spot. If not, the county office will issue a temporary operating permit or standard plate while your Braves plate is manufactured and mailed.
If you already have a Georgia plate and just want to switch to Braves, you can:
You’ll typically need:
Your county may:
You can request a personalized Braves tag if you want a custom message, like “BRAVES1” or “ATLBRVZ,” as long as it:
You can usually check availability and request personalization through:
Expect:
Exact amounts can change, but here’s a simple overview of what to expect in addition to normal tag fees and ad valorem tax.
| Cost Type | What It Covers | When You Pay It |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty Plate Manufacturing Fee | One-time cost to produce the Braves plate | When you first get the Braves tag |
| Annual Specialty Tag Fee | Ongoing fee to keep the Braves design each year | With your yearly registration |
| Personalization Fee (if chosen) | Custom letters/numbers customization | When you request a personalized tag |
| Standard Registration/Ad Valorem | Normal Georgia vehicle registration and tax | At registration and renewals |
Because amounts and rules can change, Atlanta drivers should confirm current fees with their county tag office or the Georgia DOR Motor Vehicle Division before applying.
In Atlanta, an Atlanta Braves plate renews just like any Georgia tag, but with the added annual specialty fee.
You’ll receive a renewal notice each year, which typically shows:
Ways to renew in metro Atlanta usually include:
If you forget to pay the specialty portion, you can lose the right to use that plate design or personalized message, and may be switched back to a standard design, so it’s important to renew on time.
Visitors who are just passing through Atlanta cannot get a Georgia Braves tag unless:
If you’re a Braves fan visiting from another state:
Many Atlanta drivers lease vehicles. In most cases:
Before going to your tag office, contact your lease company’s customer service to confirm whether specialty tags are allowed.
If you move from one county to another (for example, from Atlanta/Fulton to Decatur/DeKalb):
Check with your new county tag office about whether you need a replacement plate or just an updated registration card.
If you already have another Georgia specialty plate (like a college plate, wildlife plate, etc.) and want to switch to Braves:
To make the process smoother, especially at busy Atlanta-area offices:
In Georgia, plates usually stay with the owner, not the vehicle, although how you handle it in practice can vary.
Common Atlanta scenarios:
Ask your county tag office how they handle plate transfer, surrender, and changes in your specific situation.
By going through your Atlanta-area county tag office and the Georgia Motor Vehicle Division, you can get a legal, official Atlanta Braves license plate that shows your team spirit every time you drive across the city.
