This page is for personal, non-commercial use. A personalized license plate is one of the best ways to add flair and personality to your vehicle. With a personalized license plate, you can make your car uniquely you - by sharing a meaningful sentiment, supporting your favorite college team, or simply showcasing your name or initials. In North Carolina, you can purchase a distinct license plate design, as well as create a custom license plate message.
Between a design and a message, you can come up with a license plate that is truly you, and that puts some of your personality on the front and back of your car. Step 1: Go to the North Carolina license plate page. If you have any confusion or questions about the personalized license plate process as you follow the steps in this article, you can return to the above page to get the answers. Scroll through the dozens of license plate design options, and click on the one that you would like for your vehicle.
Note : Not all plates are available to purchase online, because they require verification. If the plate you choose says it cannot be purchased online, visit your local Division of Motor Vehicles.
Step 3: Choose a plate message. Select and check the availability of your license plate message. Warning : Crude, offensive, and vulgar license plate messages will not be accepted. They may appear as available on the website, but your application will be rejected. A pop-up will appear giving you the price of your personalized plate.
Step 2: Enter your vehicle information. Your vehicle must currently be registered in North Carolina in order to purchase a personalized plate. Step 3: Provide your personal information.
Where prompted, enter your name, address, telephone number, and email address. Step 4: Pay the license plate fees. Pay the fee for both the personalized license plate message, and the special license plate design.
If you would rather pay by check, you will have to order your plates by mail, or in person at a Division of Motor Vehicles office. Step 1: Receive your plates. The General Assembly will vote on whether to approve the plate. Assuming it passes, we have two months to submit all applications, and then the plate will be finalized and issued. We are committed to seeing this license plate campaign through.
How many characters are displayed on the license plate? Will we be able to request specific ones? The license plate, like all North Carolina specialty plates, has four character spots. When requesting a personalized plate, the license plate application asks for your top two preferences.
It will likely take several months to find out which choice went through. A: If you have a personalized plate and would like to give that plate to a friend or relative you cannot actually give the plate to them, but you can release the rights to the personalized plate text to them.
You would need to complete an MVRN personalized license plate relinquish form and return the personalized license plate along with the completed form to a license plate agency. The personalized plate will be turned in with a special code that will relinquish the plate text to the friend or relative.
Q: How do I transfer a personalized plate to a new or a different vehicle? A: Please see the for information on how to move your license plate from one vehicle to another. A: Yes. If you request a new personalized license plate at the time you are paying the license plate renewal fee for a current personalized plate, a new plate will be manufactured with the cost of the renewal fee the plate text may be the same or a different text.
Bring the personalized plate in with you for surrender. You will receive the standard license plate and pay the standard renewal fee. If renewing by mail, indicate on your registration card that you request a standard plate. Include a check for the registration renewal fee, minus the personalized plate fee. Your registration will be renewed and a new license plate will be mailed to you in about 10 days.
When your new plate arrives, destroy the old personalized license plate or send it to the below address:. You will not be able to request a standard plate if you renew your registration online.
Published: Updated: Local News. Photo illustrations by Valerie Aguirre and Kelly Hinchcliffe Frequently asked questions about NC's personalized plates : Select a question from the menu for more information Q: What text is acceptable?
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