How to Get an Atlanta Braves License Plate in Georgia

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.

What Is the Atlanta Braves License Plate?

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:

• It’s a legal, state-issued plate — not a novelty plate.
• Available for most private passenger vehicles registered in Georgia.
• You can typically get it as a:
  • Standard Braves plate (random letter/number combination)
  • Personalized Braves plate (you choose the message, subject to approval)

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.

Who Can Get an Atlanta Braves Plate in Atlanta?

You’re generally eligible if:

• Your vehicle is titled and registered in Georgia, and
• You have current insurance meeting state minimums, and
• You’re paying all required taxes and fees on the vehicle.

Common situations in Atlanta:

• Atlanta residents with cars registered in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, or surrounding counties.
• Students attending Georgia State, Georgia Tech, or other local colleges with Georgia-registered vehicles.
• New residents who have recently moved to Atlanta and are switching from an out-of-state registration to Georgia.
• Leased vehicles (if your lease company allows specialty plates — this is common but should be confirmed with the leasing company first).

If your vehicle has special restrictions or a commercial registration, check with your county tag office to confirm eligibility for the Braves design.

Where to Get an Atlanta Braves License Plate in the Atlanta Area

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.

Common Metro Atlanta Tag Offices for Braves Plates

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.

Ways to Order an Atlanta Braves License Plate

Most Atlanta drivers have three main options for getting a Braves plate:

1. When You First Register a Vehicle

If you’ve just:

• Bought a new or used car from a dealer
• Purchased a vehicle from a private seller
• Moved to Atlanta and are switching from an out-of-state tag

…you can request a Braves plate during the initial registration.

What you’ll typically do:

1. Complete title/registration paperwork at your county tag office or through the dealership.
2. Tell the clerk you want the Atlanta Braves specialty tag.
3. Pay:
   • Standard Georgia title/registration fees
   • Specialty plate manufacturing fee (for the Braves design)
   • Annual specialty tag fee (added to your yearly renewal)

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.

2. Switching From a Standard Georgia Plate

If you already have a Georgia plate and just want to switch to Braves, you can:

• Visit your county tag office in person, or
• In some counties, request a specialty plate by mail or online (availability and details vary by county).

You’ll typically need:

• Your current registration
• Your Georgia driver’s license or ID
• Payment for the plate change fee + Braves specialty plate fees

Your county may:

• Exchange your existing plate for a Braves plate on-site, or
• Order the Braves plate and give you a temporary permit or ask you to continue using your current plate until the new one arrives.

3. Personalized Atlanta Braves Plate

You can request a personalized Braves tag if you want a custom message, like “BRAVES1” or “ATLBRVZ,” as long as it:

• Follows Georgia’s character and spacing rules
• Isn’t offensive or disallowed
• Isn’t already taken

You can usually check availability and request personalization through:

• Georgia’s online plate personalization portal (state Motor Vehicle Division)
• Your county tag office (they can look up available combinations)

Expect:

• A higher initial fee for personalization
• The same or an additional annual fee to keep the personalized plate
• A longer wait time, since personalized plates are manufactured specifically for you

Typical Costs for an Atlanta Braves License Plate

Exact amounts can change, but here’s a simple overview of what to expect in addition to normal tag fees and ad valorem tax.

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.

Renewal: Keeping Your Braves Plate Active Each Year

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:

• Standard registration fee
• Any applicable ad valorem tax
• Braves specialty plate annual fee
• Personalization fee, if you have a custom message

Ways to renew in metro Atlanta usually include:

• Online through the county or Georgia DOR portal
• By mail (sending in your renewal notice and payment)
• In person at your county tag office

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.

Can Out-of-State Visitors Get a Braves Plate?

Visitors who are just passing through Atlanta cannot get a Georgia Braves tag unless:

• Their vehicle is titled and registered in Georgia, and
• They follow the same process as residents.

If you’re a Braves fan visiting from another state:

• You can’t legally use a Georgia Braves plate on a car registered elsewhere.
• Some states offer their own Braves-related or MLB specialty plates — you’d need to check with your home state’s motor vehicle agency.

Special Situations Atlanta Drivers Ask About

Lease Vehicles in Atlanta

Many Atlanta drivers lease vehicles. In most cases:

• The leasing company holds the title.
• They often allow specialty plates, including Braves plates, but:
  • You may need written permission from the leasing company.
  • The billing address for taxes and fees may be tied to the leasing company’s information.

Before going to your tag office, contact your lease company’s customer service to confirm whether specialty tags are allowed.

Moving Within Metro Atlanta

If you move from one county to another (for example, from Atlanta/Fulton to Decatur/DeKalb):

• You must update your address with the Georgia DOR / county tag office.
• Your county name strip at the bottom of the plate may change at your next renewal or when you update registration, but you can typically keep the Braves design.

Check with your new county tag office about whether you need a replacement plate or just an updated registration card.

Switching From Another Specialty Plate to Braves

If you already have another Georgia specialty plate (like a college plate, wildlife plate, etc.) and want to switch to Braves:

• Ask your county if you can switch mid-year or if it’s better to wait until your next renewal.
• Expect:
  • A plate replacement or exchange fee
  • The Braves specialty manufacturing fee (if you haven’t paid one for that design before)
  • Possible pro-rated or full yearly specialty tag fee

Tips for Atlanta Drivers Before You Go to the Tag Office

To make the process smoother, especially at busy Atlanta-area offices:

• ✅ Check office hours and locations ahead of time
  • Downtown Atlanta and Decatur offices can be especially busy during lunch and near month-end.
• ✅ Bring identification and proof of insurance
  • Georgia driver’s license or ID
  • Insurance card or digital proof accepted in Georgia
• ✅ Know your plate choice
  • Decide if you want a standard Braves plate or a personalized Braves plate.
  • If personalizing, have several backup ideas in case your first choice is taken or rejected.
• ✅ Confirm current fees
  • Call your county tag office or review their fee chart so you’re not surprised at the counter.
• ✅ Plan for possible mailing time
  • Even if you request it in person in Atlanta, your Braves plate may be mailed to you after manufacturing.

What If You Sell the Car or No Longer Want the Braves Plate?

In Georgia, plates usually stay with the owner, not the vehicle, although how you handle it in practice can vary.

Common Atlanta scenarios:

• You sell the car but stay in Georgia
  • You may be able to transfer the Braves plate to another qualifying vehicle you own (fees may apply).
• You no longer want the Braves design
  • You can request a switch back to a standard Georgia tag at your county tag office.
• You move out of Georgia from Atlanta
  • Check the rules of your new state.
  • You typically cannot continue using a Georgia Braves plate once your vehicle is registered elsewhere.

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.