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• How do I order personalized plates and vanity plates in North Carolina?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Specialty Plates and Vanity Plates North Carolina allows its drivers to order: A custom license plate with the regular NC logo on it. A specialty plate for an organization with random number and letter sequence. A specialty plate with customized letters, numbers, or symbols. Specialized Plate Choices There are multiple specialty plate options. For example, drivers can choose from among license plates for civic clubs, colleges, and military branches, as well as sports plates like the state's NASCAR fan plate. The nice thing about these license plates is that, in most cases, North Carolina returns a portion of the proceeds to the organization. The amount is listed next to the plate. Browse through the many selections available on the NC DMV website. Qualifications For certain plates, you..

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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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• 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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• What is the fee for a custom plate in North Carolina?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Custom Plate Fees The fee for all vanity plates and personalized plates is an extra $30 on top of your regular registration fees and the specialty plate charge, if you get a specialty plate. You may order the personalized plate in the middle of your year, and pay just the $30. Fees for Specialty Plates There are literally dozens of specialty plates available in the state of North Carolina - everything from being a fan of Ducks Unlimited to military veterans to sports teams. The NC DMV Web site lists these plates by category or alphabetically in an easy-to-use database. As you're choosing your license plate, keep in mind: The fees for these license plates vary. Specialty license plates fees are in addition to the standard registration fees, not instead of. A custom license plate costs an..

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