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Special License Plates

The Division offers a number of special license plates that can be ordered from any Division facility or by Mail in the case of Environmental and Animal Welfare plates. Special plates are restricted to passenger vehicles or trucks with a 3/4-ton or less manufacturers gross vehicle weight rating. A number of plates have eligibility restrictions that must be complied with before the plate can be ordered. The following plates are available for all vehicle owners that meet the eligibility requirements.



University of Delaware Athletics

Purchase the University of Delaware Athletics Plate, and your dollars will immediately be used to support the University of Delaware Athletics Community and Campus Recreation Fund. This specialty plate has an initial one-time purchase price of $50.00. Once the application is completed, the University of Delaware Athletics Plate can be ordered online, by mail, or at your local DMV.




American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Purchase the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention license plate to help raise awareness and support Suicide Prevention. Proceeds from the sale of these plates will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. There is a one-time purchase price of $50 for this specialty plate.




Delaware Pride Council Plate

Purchase the Delaware Pride Council Plate, and your dollars will immediately be used to support the United Way of Delaware Pride Council to support its mission to organize community resources to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, and adults in Delaware. This specialty plate has an initial one-time purchase price of $50.00. Once the application is completed, the Delaware Pride Council Plate can be ordered online, by mail, or at your local DMV.




Migratory Shorebirds License Plate

This special license plate has an initial fee of $50.00. There is an annual renewal fee of $25 in addition to the vehicle registration renewal fee. Proceeds from the sale and renewal of this plate go to the Delaware Ornithological Society Fund. This plate can be purchased at any DMV location.


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Autism Acceptance and Inclusion License Plate

Purchase the Autism Acceptance and Inclusion license plate and you will raise awareness for this vision everywhere you go. In addition, your purchase will help support the programs and service of Autism Delaware. There is a one-time purchase price of $50 for this special plate.



Pollinator License Plate

Purchase the Pollinator License Plate, and your dollars will immediately be used to support pollinator habitat creation and conservation. There is a one-time purchase price of $50 for this specialty plate.



Bicycle Friendly License Plate

Purchase the Bicycle Friendly License Plate, and your dollars will immediately be used to support Bike Delaware, Inc.'s mission to promote safe non-motorized transportation for Delaware residents. There is an initial purchase price of $40 for this special plate. The organization will benefit by receiving $25 of the purchase price, with an additional $25 surcharge added to the yearly registration renewal fee.

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Delaware State Education Association Centennial License Plate

Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Delaware State Education Association by purchasing the Delaware State Education Association centennial license plate. There is a one-time purchase price of $15 for this specialty plate.


Stop Child Abuse Plate

This special license plate has an initial fee of . There is a renewal fee of each year in addition to the vehicle registration renewal fee. Proceeds from the sale and renewal of this plate go to the Protecting Delaware's Children Fund. This plate can be purchased at any DMV location.

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Animal Welfare License Plate

This special license plate has a one-time fee of . Funds from the sale of this plate are provided to organizations or veterinary clinics that provide low-cost dog and cat spaying and neutering and to non-profit organizations that provide shelter to unwanted stray dogs and cats. The Animal Welfare plates can be ordered by Mail, an Animal Plate application must accompany the order.


Environmental Plates

These special license plates have a one-time fee of for the Environmental Plates (Horseshoe Crab and Lighthouse Plate) and for the MERR Plate (Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Rescue & Conservation Plate). Funds from the sale of these plates are provided to The Delaware Center for Inland Bays, The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, Incorporated and The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Incorporated. These organizations use the funds for various environmental projects. The Environmental plates can be ordered by Mail, an Environmental application must accompany the order.


Recreational Fishing Enhancement Fund

Purchase the Delaware Recreational Fishing License Plate, and your dollars will immediately be used to promote fresh and saltwater fishing in Delaware and raise money for fisheries research, habitat restoration, and fish stocking. There is a one-time purchase price of for this special plate. The Fishing plates can be ordered by Mail, a Fishing Plate application must accompany the order.


Agricultural Farmland Preservation License Plate

This special plate has a one-time fee of . Funds for the sale of this plate go to the Delaware Farmland Preservation Fund which is used by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. The Farmland Preservation plate can be ordered by Mail, a Farmland Preservation Plate application must accompany the order.


Delaware Equine Council License Plate

Funds from the sale of the Delaware Equine Council License Plates will be used to promote and support all segments of the equine industry in Delaware, and to create a better understanding of what the equine industry means to the economy of the state. Support of 4-H equestrian activities, equine welfare issues, various breed and discipline activities, are just a few of the opportunities that will benefit from this program. Delaware Equine Council Plate application must accompany the order.


Keep Delaware Beautiful License Plate

Purchase the Keep Delaware Beautiful License Plate, and your dollars will immediately go to "Keep Delaware Beautiful Fund" to be used to support its mission to beautify the state and to help reduce litter. There is a one-time purchase price of $50 for this specialty plate.


Delaware Greenwing Ducks Unlimited Plate

Purchase the Delaware Greenwing Ducks Unlimited Plate, and your dollars will immediately be used to support the Greenwing Delaware Ducks Unlimited Fund to promote Youth and Conservation Day for the Delaware Ducks Unlimited youth members known as Greenwings. There is an initial one-time purchase price of $50.00 and an annual $35.00 recurring registration fee with this background plate in addition to your normal registration fees. Please visit your nearest DMV location to purchase this plate.

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Organizational Plates

The Division has a number of special license plates for members or former members of certain groups or organizations. Specific eligibility restrictions apply when applying for one of these plates. Division registration specialists can provide information on the requirements and can provide anyone qualified with an application. Please call one of your local DMV facilities for information on eligibility requirements for these plates: New Castle County 302.326.5000, Kent County 302.744.2500 or Sussex County 302.853.1000.