DMV low-digit tag lottery registration due by Nov. 13

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announced registration is now open for its annual low-digit license plate release, set to begin Monday, Nov. 14.

For those interested in obtaining one of the available plates., the release this year will be held as a lottery called the 12 Days of PLATE-mas.

DMV will randomly select a set number of winners for 12 days. There will be no drawings on weekends or Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25. The final drawing will be held Thursday, Dec. 1. 

Anyone interested in joining the lottery to win a low-digit tag during the 12 Days of PLATE-mas release must register at dmv.de.gov/taglottery by Sunday, Nov. 13. Individuals may register only once per driver license or identification card. Registration is required to be entered in the drawing but does not guarantee a registrant a low-digit tag.

DMV will randomly select the following number of winners for each of the 12 days for the various tag types and categories: PV (240), T (60), PC (15), C (6), RT (4), MC (80). Categories are described in full on the registration site. 

All winners will receive an email confirming they were selected to receive an available low-digit tag. The email will include the registrant’s lottery code and further instructions. Daily winning lottery codes will also be posted at dmv.de.gov/taglottery and will be accessible on its Facebook and Instagram sites.

All winners will receive a standard blue and gold license plate upon completing their title work. If their tag number qualifies and they wish to purchase a black and white tag once they have completed their title work with DMV, they can do so through the Delaware Historic Plate Company. To order a qualifying black-and-white porcelain or stainless-steel tag, go to dhptags.com.

Disclaimer: The name and driver license and/or identification card number used to enter the lottery must match the name and driver license/identification card that will be presented to the DMV associate at the time of the transaction. If there is a discrepancy, the request will be denied. The winner must apply the new tag to their vehicle no later than Tuesday, Feb. 28. There will be no extensions. Tags must be applied to a vehicle; DMV will not permit placing the tag on hold. The owner is responsible for all applicable fees. Specialty tags, background tags, stainless steel tags and porcelain tags have additional fees. DMV reserves the right to modify the tag number as assigned due to unforeseen circumstances.