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City of Hampton License Plate - Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find applications for the City of Hampton Special License Plate?
Applications can be found on the City of Hampton website (www.hampton.gov); just click on the license plate!
They are also available at the City of Hampton Treasurer’s Office and City Managers Office.
- What do I do with my application once it is complete?
For your convenience, applications are currently being accepted at the City of Hampton Treasurer’s Office, where
you may pay by cash, money order, certified check, personal check or by Discover Card (processing fees still
apply).
Please make checks payable to: City of Hampton
You may also mail in your application and payment to:
Treasurer’s Office
Attn: Hampton License Plate
1 Franklin Street, Suite 100
Hampton, VA 23669
- Why am I turning in my application to the City of Hampton (versus sending it directly to the DMV)?
The DMV process for Special License Plates requires that the City of Hampton collect 350 prepaid applications
prior to final DMV approval of the plate.
- How much does it cost to order the City of Hampton Special License Plate?
The license plate costs $10 for non-personalized and $20 for personalized.
- Can I get a City of Hampton Special License Plate for my passenger car, multi-purpose vehicle, van or truck?
Yes, these license plates are available for passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles (i.e. Jeeps, Blazers, motor
homes), vans and trucks weighing 7,500 lbs. or less.
- Can I get a City of Hampton Special License Plate for my truck, weighing 7,501 lbs.?
No, these license plates are not available for trucks weighing 7,501 lbs. or more.
- Can I get a City of Hampton Special License Plate for my motorcycle?
No, these license plates are not available for motorcycles.
- Can I get a City of Hampton Special License Plate souvenir plate?
Unfortunately, souvenir plates are not available until after the plate development process is complete.
Applications for souvenir plates cannot be included as part of the required 350 applications submitted.
- I have a disabled plate. Can I get a City of Hampton Special License Plate disabled plate?
Yes, City of Hampton Special License Plate disabled plates are available.
- What will the City of Hampton Special License Plate look like?
Please note that the design is subject to change until officially approved by the Virginia Department of Motor
Vehicles.
- How will the license plate numbers be assigned?
The numbering system for special license plates is usually four numeric and two alpha characters for a series.
Examples include: 1001ZZ – 9950ZZ or ZZ1001 – ZZ9950.
- Can I personalize my City of Hampton Special License Plate?
Yes, you can request that your license plate be personalized with specific letter and/or number characters. On
your application, please indicate your four choices in order of preference to increase your chances of receiving
your request. The maximum number of characters on the license plate is six. The Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) will review your choices and determine availability. As an applicant during the development process, if the
character combination you requested and paid for is not available, you will receive a production issued number on
your license plate and DMV will refund your $10 personalization fee you submitted with your application.
The combination of characters used to personalize your license plate must not violate the DMV’s personalized
plate policy. The DMV reserves the right to refuse issuance of any combination of objectionable characters if they,
in any way, carry a connotation that may be reasonably seen by a person viewing a license plate as 1) profane,
obscene or vulgar in nature, 2) sexually explicit or graphic, 3) excretory related, 4) describing intimate body parts
or genitals, 5) describing drug culture or use, 6) condoning or encouraging violence, 7) describing illegal activities
or substances, 8) socially, racially, ethnically offensive or disparaging.
- If I already have a personalized plate and wish to put the same character combination on the new plate,
what do I need to do?
Complete the application, check the box next to “transfer existing license plate”, record the character combination
in the boxes provided on the application, and submit the fees.
- Does the cost of the plate cover vehicle registration fees?
No, your registration fees are not included during the new plate development process. After DMV issues your
new plate, the plate fee will be included in your next vehicle registration renewal. You must renew your current
vehicle registration (in its entirety) with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles when it is due.
As a courtesy, when DMV is processing and your application and notice your vehicle registration expires within
two months, they will renew it for one year and send you a bill.
If your existing vehicle registration is a multi-year registration, DMV will send you a bill for the cost of your plate for
the second year of your registration.
- How much does it cost to personalize my City of Hampton Special License Plate?
Personalization of your Hampton license plate costs an additional $10 annually. This amount along with the $10
fee must be included with your application.
- How long will it take to receive my City of Hampton Special License Plate once I submit my prepaid application?
Once the applications are delivered to DMV, the process may take up to nine months.
- Where will my City of Hampton Special License Plates be sent?
Your new plates will be mailed to the address on your DMV customer record. If you changed your address prior
or during this process, please contact DMV to update your customer record. Your order will include one set of
plates – one for the front and back of your car, year and month decals, and a new vehicle registration card.
- What do I do with the license plates originally issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)?
Upon receipt of your City of Hampton Special License Plates, please return the license plates you were originally
issued back to the DMV. You can return your original plates in person to any DMV location. Also, as a
suggestion, please be sure to notify your insurance company of your new vehicle plate information.
- I submitted my application with payment, but since have sold and/or retitled my vehicle. What should I do?
City Manager’s Office
Attn: Shelley Shiflett
22 Lincoln Street
Hampton, VA 23669
Or fax the new updated application to (757) 728-3037
Attn:Shelley
Do not include payment.
- I submitted my application with payment but my information (i.e. mailing address, vehicle information) has changed. What should I do??
Send a new updated application along with brief explanation to:
City Manager’s Office
Attn: Shelley Shiflett
22 Lincoln Street
Hampton, VA 23669
Or fax the new updated application to (757) 728-3037
Attn: Shelley
Do not include payment.
- Will I receive a refund if the City of Hampton is unable to obtain the required minimum number of prepaid applications in order to sponsor a license plate in Virginia?
Yes, if the City does not collect a minimum of 350 prepaid applications, you will receive a full refund.
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