What Can I Do With Old License Plates?
License plates are the way your vehicle is identified when out on the street. You may obtain new license plates if you order a new personalized plate or have lost one of your plates due to an accident or theft. When you receive your new plates, you will need to surrender the old ones to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).Surrendering PlatesAs soon as you receive your new license plates, you need to give the old set back to the DMV. When you do, you will receive a receipt for the surrender. Retain this receipt for your records. This is important because it is your proof that you are no longer operating a vehicle with this plate number. If a traffic fine shows up on your record for this plate after you have surrendered the plates, you will need your receipt to prove that it was not you and be released of any liability incurred. If you have lost one of your plates, this will be especially important.CollectorsLicense plates have been proudly displayed on garage walls for many years. If
