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Delaware holds the unique distinction of being The First State to ratify the Constitution, and its license plate culture reflects that pride. The state is famous for its low-digit tag system, where plates with few digits can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Currently, new vanity plate issuance is suspended due to a court ruling, but existing plates can still be renewed.

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Delaware Vanity Plate Rules

  • NEW APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
  • 1-7 characters when program was active
  • Existing vanity plates can still be renewed
  • $40 annual fee when active
  • Low-digit plates (1-5 digits) are separate program
  • Blue Hen plates popular with University of Delaware
  • Subject to court ruling resolution

Tips for Getting Your Delaware Plate

  • 1Program currently suspended - check back for updates
  • 2Existing vanity plate holders can continue to renew
  • 3Low-digit tags are a separate program with extreme demand
  • 4Watch for announcements about program reinstatement
  • 5Consider keeping renewals current to maintain your plate
  • 6Beach-themed combinations will be competitive when program returns

Delaware Plate Info

Initial Fee$40
Annual Renewal$40/year
Max Characters7
AllowedLetters, numbers, and spaces
Processing TimeCurrently suspended
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Did You Know?

  • •Delaware low-digit license plates can sell for over $100,000
  • •The state was the first to ratify the US Constitution on December 7, 1787
  • •Delaware's plate program is suspended due to ongoing litigation
  • •The Blue Hen is the state bird and appears on specialty plates
  • •Delaware is the only state where low-digit tags are this collectible
  • •Some 2-digit and 3-digit tags have been in families for generations
  • •The state has no sales tax, inspiring many "TAXFREE" plate requests

Popular Specialty Plates

  • ✓University of Delaware Blue Hens
  • ✓Delaware State Hornets
  • ✓Delaware Veterans
  • ✓Breast Cancer Awareness
  • ✓Environmental Trust
  • ✓Delaware Agriculture

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