State requires 200 applications before issuing education group plates

The Division of Motor Vehicles issues the special plate only after it receives at least 200 applications. The plate is for private passenger vehicles and motor vehicles or trailers rated at 26,000 pounds or less; individuals and organizations may own the latter vehicles. Vehicles that qualify for the International Registration Plan cannot receive this plate. The Division must receive at least 200 applications before it issues the plate.

Applicants pay a $50 one-time fee, including a $15 administrative fee, in addition to the annual registration fee. The initial fee applies to everyone who applies, including members of nonprofit organizations. The full initial fee is required even if an applicant belongs to a nonprofit organization and is exempt from registration fees. The Division uses the administrative portion to promote plate sales and administer this section. Remaining proceeds go to the Delaware State Education Association Fund to support quality education for all students. The Division sets a replacement plate fee that covers the plate’s cost. The $50 fee is due with the initial application; a replacement fee is due when someone gets a replacement plate.

The Division gives final approval to the plate’s color and design, and assigns the same number and letters as the owner’s current plate. These rules apply to plates issued under this section. The design may replace “The First State” with “Delaware State Education Association,” cannot be only black and white, and may be refused if the Division believes it could cause a public safety enforcement problem. Previously issued centennial plates remain valid. The design and matching-number rules apply to plates issued under this section; earlier centennial plates remain valid.