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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 do I order personalized plates and vanity plates in Rhode Island?

  • Registration > License Plates

  You can order vanity plates or personalized plates for passenger cars in two ways. Order a RI Custom Plate Online Visit the DMV online ordering page to start the process, and then follow the instructions provided. A personalized wave plate costs $66, while a sailboat custom license plate costs $80. Plus, there's a $5 online convenience fee and a $1.50 DMV surcharge to pay. You must pay your online fees with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card credit card. When your plates are ready for pick up at the DMV office of your choice, you'll be notified. Allow up to 10 weeks for processing. Order a RI Vanity Plate by Mail Start by completing a lettered plate application for either the sailboat or wave plates. Then, send it along with a check for your payment to: RI Division of Motor Vehicles 100..

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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 replace lost or damaged RI license plates, stickers, tabs or tags?

  • Registration > License Plates

  This varies a bit according to what you need, and the reason for your request. Replace RI Car Registration Stickers If it's only your stickers that are missing or damaged, you can replace them at a DMV branch office. Just bring your registration card, drivers license (or other acceptable photo ID), and proof of insurance and you'll be given replacement stickers. Replace Damaged RI License Plates Are your car tags unreadable? Replace them (with the same registration numbers) by completing either the Wave Plate or Designer Plate order form, whichever pertains to your situation. You can download both forms from the DMV site. Then, send the completed form along with your payment (check or money order) for your plate fee replacement to: RI Division of Motor Vehicles Attn: PLATES 100 Main St...

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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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