MN License Plate Options

Overview

The state offers its residents a wide range of placard types. And the requirements for these are different as well. The authorities have designed many kinds for you to choose from. And, it is very important to read and learn about the regulations.

Therefore, if you want to get one and do not know what to do, continue reading this article. It explains all the important points about Mn license plate options. Besides, it will present the appropriate fees for them and help you make a relevant decision.

How do you apply?

First of all, you must register the automobile and be a registered MN resident. If you move to the state, register the auto within 60 days.

If you buy a new car, the state gives you 10 days only for transferring the title and registration.

Remember that if you do not manage to transfer the title within 10 days you will pay an extra $2 fee.

What Are The Different Types?

The Transportation Department of MN provides a wide range of specialty plates. It includes Customized, Military, and Organizational, Charitable contributions, Support our troops, Critical habitat, and Collegiate.

For ‘Charitable contributions’, you are to pay an additional price. The money that you give for receiving this, will go to a nonprofit organization. The latter is associated with the tag.

The placard that is named ‘Support our troops’, requires a $15.50 charge and an $11 filling. For this, you are to pay a $30 minimum price of contribution annually. The money that you give for it, is a donation fee. They use it to support American veterans, military families, and veterans.

In the case of a ‘Critical habitat’ tag, the institution dealing with natural resources gets the money. The charge is $15.50. Besides this, you are to pay the filling cost which is $11. And do not forget the annual minimum contribution that costs $30.

For this type, you are free to choose the pictures on it. You may choose various pictures of animals, plants and so on.

What refers to the next ‘Collegiate’ plate, the universities and colleges can use it. There is a list of the schools that participate in this program.

You are to know that you may get a ‘School’ tag, though you are not a student of that school. For this one, you pay a $25 minimum contribution. After, you are charged a $15.50 charge and an $11 filing. All the payments that you make, go to the scholarship fund of the participating school or university.

Tags That Are Only Used For a Short Time

If you are a resident of the state, you can get a temporary tag. The dealer gives you this when you buy a new car. It is valid for 21 days. After the expiration, you must go to the nearest DMV office and take the necessary actions.

What About Tab Colors?

The Department of Public Safety uses various colors for registration stickers. The department uses red, blue, white, gold, and green.

The choice of these colors has some meaning and it has some purpose. They have done this, as it can be very easy to recognize them in this way and become more visible.

In 2019 these stickers in MN were white. In 2019 it was red. There are colors for future years as well. For example, in 2022 it is going to be gold, in 2023 blue. In 2024 it is going to be white and in 2025 green.

According to MN law, license tags have to show the month of expiration in the lower-left corner. As for the year of expiration, it has to be displayed in the lower-right corner.

Essential Data That You Need To Know

In the state of Minnesota, all the vehicles (passenger autos, trucks, vans, and motorbikes) are to have license placards.

The majority of automobiles have to provide two ones, front and rear (but it depends on the type of car). For example, trailers, mopeds, and motorcycles are to have only one. The dealer in transit automobiles belongs to this type as well.

There are special stickers that are placed on the placards. They display the month and year when the registration of your vehicle expires.

You are to renew your placards. For passenger vehicles, you must renew every 7 years.

Who To Turn To In Case Of Any Questions?

The institute, that deals with these processes is the Department of Public Safety. The latter issues and distributes the required tags. It regulates the whole process.