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Low Number License Plates

The Department of Motor Vehicles issues numbers 1001 through 9999 (low-number plate) for cars or trucks weighing up to 6099 pounds.

A person holding a registration number between 1001 and 9999 must renew within 60 days of the registration's expiration to maintain the low-number plate.

If the registrant does not wish to renew the registration, a member of the immediate family may apply for the low-number plates within 60 days after the registration expires.

There is no additional annual fee for the low-number plates.

How to Apply for a Low-Number Plate

Non-Specific Low Number Plate

The following general information is used when persons are applying for low numbers for their vehicle:

  • The applicant must be a Vermont resident.
  • The application must be for a Passenger Car, Motorcycle, Motor Home, or Truck (registered at 6,099 lbs or less)
  • The applicant cannot have more than three low-number plates registered under their name (including a vehicle that is leased by him/her or in a Trust for the applicant).
  • Applicants cannot have another low number assigned to them (privately owned vehicle, leased vehicle, or Trust) if they received a low number within the last twelve months.

Family or Specific Low Number License Plate

The following general information is used when persons are applying for (family) specific low numbers for their vehicle:

  • Receipt of the family request form.
  • Applicant must be a member of the immediate family or household member (living at the same residence).
  • The applicant must be a Vermont resident.
  • The application must be for a Passenger Car, Motorcycle, Motor Home, or Truck (registered at 6,099 lbs or less)
  • Must have the passenger car, truck, or motorhome registered in the applicant's name.
    • Can be leased vehicle with lessee (immediate family member).
  • Possession of the low-numbered plates or payment of the fee for replacement plates.
  • For Conservation or Building Bright Futures plates, an additional fee will be required (even if the vehicle registration expires in a short period of time).
  • The applicant cannot have more than three low-number plates registered under their name (including a vehicle that is leased by him/her or in a Trust for the applicant).

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Title ID# Description
Low Number Plate
VD-166
To convert new registrations or current plates over to a low number plate.
Low Number Plate (Family Specific)
VD-167
To request a low plate number which previously belonged to a family member.

FAQs

I no longer need my plates, what do I do with them?

You are not required to return plates to DMV. If you want to return plates, please mail them to us. If you are selling your car, do NOT leave your plates on the car.

I just received plates, where is the sticker?

Please put the plates on your vehicle, the paperwork that came with the plates is your temporary registration. If you need an inspection, use the temporary registration. The certificate and sticker will arrive by mail within about two weeks.

Where do I place the registration sticker on my plates?
  • For vehicles issued registration plates with dimensions of approximately 12 x 6 inches, in the lower right corner of the rear registration plate; and
  • For vehicles issued a registration plate with a dimension of approximately 7 x 4 inches, in the upper right corner of the rear registration plate.
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