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• How do I order personalized plates and vanity plates in West Virginia?

  • Registration > License Plates

  Spicing up your regular WV license plate is a great way to show off your personality and interests. In addition to personalized and vanity plates, the WV DMV offers numerous kinds of specialty plates. Order WV Personalized Plates and Vanity Plates To order a personalized plate or vanity plate for your regular passenger vehicle or motorcycle: Print and complete Form DMV-42-TR. This form shows you all the background options and tells you how many characters you can choose based on the background you want, as well as provides a detailed list of instructions. Write a check or money order for the applicable custom license plate fee. Fees range from $45 to $70, depending on the custom plate you want (complete fee information is included on the application). Mail the application and payment not..

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

  • Registration > License Plates

  Replacing license plates (sometimes called car tags) and stickers is as easy as replacing a vehicle registration card. Just follow the instructions below, but first, keep in mind: If your license plate or sticker is missing or has been stolen (as opposed to just worn, faded, or illegible), the DMV requires you to report it to the West Virginia State Police. If your license plate is just worn, faded, or illegible, you can actually wait until it’s time to renew your car registration before you replace it. If you wait, there’s no charge. Replacing Your WV License Plate To replace your WV license plate: Print and complete Form DMV-32-TR, the Application for Duplicate Registration Card, Decal, or Plate & Change of Address form. Make sure you check the box beside “Duplicate..

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