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• Can I order vanity license plates for my motorcycle?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Ordering Vanity Plates and Personalized Plates for Motorcycles Contact your DMV for assistance in ordering personalized or vanity license plates for your motorcycle. Restrictions exist in number of characters, letter and number combinations, punctuation marks, license plate backgrounds and availability. And, even after you decide on a license plate combination, there's still no guarantee that your first, second, or even third choice will be accepted. Depending on your state, you may be able to check license plate availability online before ordering. When dealing with personalized and vanity applications for motorcycle license plates, each one, regardless of state, must be reviewed. Some states even require explanations or meanings behind combination requests for specialty plates. Anything..

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• How much do personalized license plates cost?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Personalized license plates, otherwise known as vanity, courtesy, custom, or prestige license plates, have become very popular in the United States as automobile owners seek individuality. Every state offers personalized license plates for an additional fee. Getting vanity plates is fun. It makes a personal statement about the owner of the vehicle. Another benefit is that your personalized plates make your vehicle very easy to identify when parked in a crowded lot. Coming up with a unique license plate can be somewhat difficult. It’s time to give your creative side a workout. Make sure that your message isn’t offensive or something that will send the wrong message to other drivers. For safety reasons, you may want to avoid using your first name on your license plate. Try to..

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• How do I obtain vintage license plates for an historic vehicle?

  • Registration > License Plates

  License Plates for Vintage, Antique and Historic Cars Each state has specific requirements for applying for vintage license plates. But before you can even consider applying for antique license plates, your vehicle must first meet your state's age qualifications. For instance, in Nebraska, only vehicles 30 years old or older qualify for historic license plates. In New York it's 25 years old or older. And in Connecticut the minimum age is 20 years old.  If your vehicle qualifies, you'll need to check with your DMV for how to apply for vintage, antique or historic plates. Each state is different. In Nebraska, for example, applicants must provide proof of paying sales tax or an old registration, proof of insurance, and the vehicle's license plates and registration if it's currently..

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• How do I replace lost or damaged CT license plates, stickers, tabs or tags?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Replace Lost or Stolen Connecticut License Plates or Car Tags Before visiting the DMV, you must first report the missing license plate or plates to your local police department and obtain a police report. You can skip this step if your plate or plates are just lost. Then, visit any DMV office with: The police report, if applicable. The remaining license plate, if applicable. Your vehicle registration certificate. Your CT Insurance Card. Cash or a check to cover the $5 fee ($25 without a police report) You'll then be asked to complete a Lost or Stolen Marker Plate application (Form E-159) and a Car Registration Affidavit (Form B-301). Upon completion, a DMV agent will hand you two off-the-shelf license plates. If you prefer your original license plate number, you must wait 10 months before..

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• What is the cost of license plates?

  • Registration > License Plates

  The cost of license plates is usually included in the fees you pay when you register a vehicle for the first time (you can’t just randomly order a license plate, after all), and first-time registration fees are notorious for being much higher than renewals. So, the amount you see in the grid will most likely reflect the total cost of registration; however, most states charge additional fees for taxes (hence the much higher first-time registration fees), so you might end up paying more than what the grid states. Note that this grid deals with regular license plates for regular passenger vehicles (think of a typical car or pickup truck). It doesn’t reflect the cost of license plates for vehicles like motorcycles, heavy-duty trucks and tractors, buses, or taxis, and it..

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