License Plate Renewal

[DragCat]

Might be a sore point for some, just goy my renewal notice in the mail. For both Classics, 43.15 for 2 years. The Suburban is 128.60 for 2 years and that's for Vanity tags 😁 We don't pay property tax on vehicles in FL 🤘

[Marks71]

Sore point? I’ve just been gutted and filleted. Thank you California 🤮

[Dtret]

No property taxes in Ohio either. Six cars about 380 per year. But nothing newer than 2013. That’s the problem here. 70,71,72,88,00 and 13. 

[Rob Peters]

In Pennsylvania the Antique and Classic plates are a one time fee and permanent.

rob

[cny first gen 71]

I have vintage plates on mine. NY allows them if they are from the year the car was manufactured and they are original NY issued plates. I pay about $28.00 a year for registrationusing them. Truck has commercial plates because it's 3/4 ton that's over a hundred dollars every 2 years.

[Marks71]

4 cars and a truck. 69,71,05,13,15. 1268.00/yr. Have another car and truck, 64,84, both with non ops.

[stangeba]

In Michigan Sept 3, 2003, I was able to register a 1971 Lic Plate and pay a one time fee for life.

I don't know if Michigan still accepts this.

[Scott S.]

$90.00/each a year here in Alberta..... Haven't looked into Vintage plates.

But then again, in the name of "cost savings", they don't even give us a sticker anymore. Just a piece of paper and receipt. 

I'm guessing that forgery isn't a big concern anymore...

[72-CLASSIC_RIDE]

16 hours ago, Rob Peters said:

In Pennsylvania the Antique and Classic plates are a one time fee and permanent.

rob

Same in Oregon.  Special Interest Plates one time charge and never again if still owned...

Doug

[Scott S.]

When I registered Montelishi, I used the plate I had on my '86 T Type....... The clerk was surprised how much heavier it is compared to the new ones.

[Dtret]

1 hour ago, Scott S. said:

$90.00/each a year here in Alberta..... Haven't looked into Vintage plates.

But then again, in the name of "cost savings", they don't even give us a sticker anymore. Just a piece of paper and receipt. 

I'm guessing that forgery isn't a big concern anymore...

The computer age. The police can run the plates so fast now that the stickers don’t matter. I was talking to a friend ( yes I have some) the other day and I mentioned that it probably won’t be long before the do away with the stickers. 

[cbolt]

31 minutes ago, Dtret said:

The computer age. The police can run the plates so fast now that the stickers don’t matter. I was talking to a friend ( yes I have some) the other day and I mentioned that it probably won’t be long before the do away with the stickers. 

Some states have done away with the stickers

Also, some police vehicles have automatic tag readers installed

 

[Scott S.]

Maybe they'll replace them with smiley faces.....

[Vaughn]

A one time fee in Alberta for antique plate, I think its around $35.00 bucks, lasts forever and can be transferred to another qualified antique vehicle for $15.00

[willie]

I pay for the GN almost $225, and the Monte $350 both every other year. The Monte has vanity plates, thats why its so much more. 

[kpcsgasp]

In Alaska it's a onetime $50 fee for permanent registration/Historic Vehicle plate. Wonder how much it will be when I move to Virginia next year.

[Scott S.]

On 9/19/2024 at 3:51 PM, Vaughn said:

A one time fee in Alberta for antique plate, I think its around $35.00 bucks, lasts forever and can be transferred to another qualified antique vehicle for $15.00

I wonder why my plate didn't transfer that cheaply.......

It was the original registration plate I had on my '86 T-Type back in '89. Isn't that considered an "antique" by now ??? LOL

[Bcrafty99]

Ohio antique plates one time fee. But can only drive to shows or mechanics.

[DragCat]

19 hours ago, kpcsgasp said:

In Alaska it's a onetime $50 fee for permanent registration/Historic Vehicle plate. Wonder how much it will be when I move to Virginia next year.

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/registration/antique

Just remember you may pay a 10% property tax on the vehicle yearly 😲

[cbolt]

13 hours ago, Bcrafty99 said:

Ohio antique plates one time fee. But can only drive to shows or mechanics.

Nuts to that. 

[Dtret]

1 hour ago, cbolt said:

Nuts to that. 

That’s why I didn’t get them for my cars. 

[Rob Peters]

15 hours ago, Bcrafty99 said:

Ohio antique plates one time fee. But can only drive to shows or mechanics.

Many of the states have this statement on their books for their Antique and/o Classic plate registrations.  Pennsylvania is pretty much the same but doesn't really enforce these laws. 

The problem is, some people who have these plates sometimes will misuse these classifications.  An example is a guy who used to live down the street from me had an older Camaro and he was running Pennsylvania Classic Car plates.  This excluded him from needing state inspections and with the Classic plates he was able to get Antique Car/Classic insurance full coverage for $300 per year as opposed to $1000.00 or more per year.  The issue is that he was using that car as a daily driver.  Most anyone  who would see this car on the road could tell there was no way this car would pass a state inspection.  It resembled more of someone's Winter Beater all rusted and dented

When people are using these plates in a legitimate manner would see this car or another car like it going around the neighborhood or driven anywhere, it would really tick us off because it is abuse like this that endangers not only us keeping this kind of status but also endangers the general public because not requiring state inspections this type of "Beater Car" is not safe to be on the roads.

In Pennsylvania, and I am sure other states, the reason for no state inspection and permanent plates is used properly, they feel people who have the kind of money people have in these cars are also maintaining them in a safe manner.  This would include people who not only trailer them to an event but especially people like me who drive them to events.

Stepping down from soapbox.

rob

[Ron Tevis]

No registration fee on the 71 anymore  in Ky but it is sure taxed and and any other property we might have with any kind of tax or tariff they can think of including several “extra” charges and tax fees on all utilities.. no inspection on cars here tho. Some towns have started that however..seems this is the only state in this area that charges property tax and sales tax. $$$$$$$

[Montemedic]

Come to NY, Ron. We get taxed on everything and anything here. Then you pay again when you spend your money. If they could figure a way to tax you on the air that you breathe, they would. 

[TheBMan]

Classic vehicles in Ohio (25+ years) have a one-time "Historical Vehicle" plate registration fee of $6 (not a typo) and the registration is good forever; no renewal necessary. Also, you can legally use a year-correct license plate in place of the standard Historical Vehicle plate as long as you take the replacement plate to the Deputy Registrar so they can scan it and document it. You are required to keep your Historical plate in the car.