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Who is eligible?: Any resident who owns a motor vehicle which is more than 30 years old may apply for "historical car" license plates which are permanent for the life of the vehicle.

Special Requirements: Vehicles displaying such plates can only be used for special occasions such as displays, parades, exhibitions, tours, and similar uses, and may be driven to service stations or garages for fuel and repairs. It may not be used for general transportation purpose unless it displays regular number plates issued by the county treasurer. Regular license plates issued by this state in the same year as the year of the vehicle (this does not pertain to motorcycles) may be used on the historical vehicle in lieu of historic license plates, but `must be registered through the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Plate Fee: A fee of $10 shall be assessed.

To apply: Complete an Application for Special License Plates (MV-101).

Applicable law: 32-5-77

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