October 1 will be a big day for Delaware motorists who have been anxiously awaiting the release of the latest batch of five-digit license plates from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Starting that day a limited number of five-digit license plates will be made available to the public at all four DMV locations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
In order to receive a five-digit plate, customers will need to purchase, from the DMV location they are visiting, a black and white porcelain or stainless steel reproduction plate manufactured by the Delaware Historic Plate Company.
DMV has partnered with the Delaware Historic Plate Company in an effort to provide increased customer service, while also raising revenues with 20 percent of the purchase price of the reproduction plates going to the DMV. Plate numbers cannot be reserved in advance, and the promotion will run only as long as supplies last of the low number plates.
"We are pleased to once again offer a five-digit license plate promotion to our customers. Through our partnership with the Delaware Historic Plate Company, drivers have a chance to secure a piece of Delaware history. Five-digit numbers are hard to come by and these license plates will become a keepsake for families to retain for many years," said DMV Director Jennifer Cohan.
In order to take advantage of the promotion, customers will be giving up the current license plate number registered to their vehicle. Customers must pay applicable transfer fees in addition to the purchase cost of the reproduction plate, currently $110 for either a stainless steel or porcelain plate.
Customers having title to their vehicles should bring their driver's license, vehicle title, vehicle mileage, and insurance information in order to complete the plate change process.
Customers needing to obtain their title from their lien holder will need to go to the nearest DMV office and put a five-digit plate on hold. They must obtain a MV35 form from DMV and send it to their lien holder to obtain the title.
The title will be mailed to DMV, who will contact the customer when it arrives. At that time, the five-digit plate can be put on the vehicle and a reproduction plate can be ordered. All transactions must be completed in person at any of the DMV office locations. ■