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New Mexico License Plates

New Mexico License Plates
The state of New Mexico provides many different license plate styles to the drivers of New Mexico. In order to get them, drivers must register their vehicles with the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. After registering your vehicle, you can receive standard New Mexico license plates for your vehicle. You can also get personalized New Mexico license plates that have a customized designs or numbers.

Personalized New Mexico License Plates

You can get personalized New Mexico license plates, which are also called vanity or prestige license plates. For personalized New Mexico license plates, you can choose the phase or word you want on your New Mexico license plate. Typically, the fees for these plates are $17 each year for a one-year registration or $32 each year for a two-year registration. The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division will allow you to put whatever you want on your New Mexico license plate as long as it is not obscene or vulgar. You can use whatever numbers and letters, as well as different punctuation such as a plug sign, apostrophe, or even a blank space. You can have up to seven characters on a personalized New Mexico license plate (six for personalized motorcycle plates).

Specialty New Mexico license Plates

There are many different specialty plates you can get in New Mexico. Here are some specialty plates available:

Santa Fe 400th Anniversary Plate: Open to all state residents. Requires a completed Form MVD 10098 (Application for Santa Fe 400th Plate) and a $37 fee.
Horseless Carriage: Plates for cars, trucks, or motorcycles that are at least 35 years old. There is a $10 initial fee and a renewal fee of $5 every five years.
Collegiate License plates: Plates for alumni of the University of New Mexico or New Mexico State. There is a $37 annual fee.
Military License plates: Recognizes veterans, Purple Heart or Bronze star recipients, and Pearl Harbor. Fees vary depending on the plate.

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