SUMMARY: North Dakota License Plates in North Dakota by registering your car, and by renewing your registration. If you sell or trade your car, you can to your next car to keep your license plate number.
You'll have to if they're lost or stolen. Keep reading this page to learn more about license plates from the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
Interested in specialty license plates? Get all the details from our page.
Looking for information about disabled parking plates? Get application information from our page. Types of License Plates Most vehicles in North Dakota are required to display license plates, including:.
Cars. Trucks and vans. Motorcycles. Recreation vehicles (RVs). Tags must be displayed on both the front and rear of most vehicles. Motorcycles only need a rear license plate. You are required to place an expiration decal in the top right corner of the license plate.
State of California first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. On all vehicle types, registration validation stickers are also required, to be displayed. 1994, 1FC1000 to 1MY9999 (as of September 29, 2018). The original plan was to restrict the plate colors to what would have been issued. California started the present sticker color rotation in 1978 with Green stickers. The rotation was Green - White - Orange - Blue - Yellow - Red.
This sticker cannot cover any part of the plate number. Other Designs If you're looking for more than the standard license plate, you can from the ND DMV.
They offer a wide range of specialty license plates, including personalized plates and organizational plates. The DMV also issues disability parking plates to those with qualifying disabilities. Learn more on our page. Temporary Tags You can operate a newly purchased vehicle in North Dakota for 5 days only without registering it.
You must carry proof of ownership in case you are stopped by law enforcement. NDDOT also offers a free temporary registration permit that is valid for up to 30 days from the sale date. You can get a temporary permit in person from:. Your vehicle dealership. Law enforcement offices. Applying for ND License Plates To get a North Dakota license plate, you must register your vehicle in person at an. Initial registration fees are based on your car's weight; you may also have to pay an additional excise tax.
See our page for a complete list of registration requirements. Renew Your North Dakota Tags Before the sticker on your license plate expires, you'll need to renew your vehicle registration to get a new sticker.
The ND DMV sends renewal notices, and you can also. Renewal is offered online, in person, or by mail. For complete details, see our page.
Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Plates If your license plates or expiration decal are lost, stolen, or damaged, you should replace them right away. You are NOT required to file a police report for lost or stolen tags, but reporting the loss or theft may help prevent fraudulent activities. To request replacements, you will need:. A completed (Form SFN 2872). Payment for the replacement fee:.
License plate, decal, and registration card: $5. Decal and registration card: $3. Submit the application in person at your local. If you cannot go in person, contact NDDOT at (701) 328-2725 for other application options. NOTE: You can request the same plate number UNLESS your plates have been stolen.
Transfer & Surrender Vehicle Tags In North Dakota, you can transfer your license plates:. From your old car to a new car. To a car owned by your spouse or domestic partner. You CANNOT transfer plates to the person who buys your car. You may pay a fee to transfer the plates to another vehicle IF there is still a credit on the previous vehicles registration. You may also have to pay any applicable title fees, taxes, and service fees.
You may need to surrender your North Dakota license plates if you:. Cancel your insurance. Move to another state. Apply for a different type of license plate. Contact the NDDOT at (701) 328-2725 to learn more about plate surrender requirements.
Fees for License Plates in ND The fees below do not include taxes, service fees, or other fees that you may be accountable for. New standard vehicle plates: Fee varies by vehicle weight. Motorcycle plates: Fee varies depending on registration month. Plate renewal: Fee varies by vehicle type, weight, and age. Replacement license plates:. License plates: $5.
Decals: $3. Use the to find out your exact payment amount.
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vessel Certificate of Number. Additional.
You may submit the completed application and payment of by mail to the following address. Department of Motor Vehicles Registration Operations PO Box 942869 Sacramento, California You may also submit the completed application and payment of in person to your local field office. For faster service, make an online, or by calling 1- 800-777-0133 before you visit a DMV office.
ATM/Debit cards are now accepted at all DMV offices. Please use the (REG 1000) to apply for replacement Clean Air Vehicle stickers.