The  is excited to announce that its annual low-digit tag release begins on Monday, November 14, 2022. The release this year will be held as a lottery for those interested in obtaining one of the available plates.
Starting on Monday, November 14, 2022, through Thursday, December 1, 2022, DMV will randomly select a set number of winners for 12 days that we are calling “the 12 Days of PLATE-mas.†There will be no drawings on weekends or on November 24, 2022, or November 25, 2022. The final drawing will be held on December 1, 2022.
Anyone interested in joining the lottery to win a low-digit tag during the “12 Days of PLATE-mas†release must register in advance. Registration begins at 8:00 am on Monday, October 31, 2022, and will continue every day through Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Individuals may register only once per driver’s license or identification card. To register  or visit . Registration is required to be entered into the drawing but does not guarantee a registrant a low-digit tag.
DMV will randomly select the following number of winners for each of the 12 days for the various tag types: PV (240), T (60), PC (15), C (6), RT (4), MC (80).
During the registration process, the type of tag being sought must be selected from the following categories:
PV – 5 Digit – Numbers Only (under 10,000 lbs. registered vehicle weight)
T – Trailer (regular trailers – utility, flat-bed, or non-camping trailers)
PC – Passenger Car (under 10,000 lbs. registered vehicle weight)
C – Commercial
RT – Recreational Trailer (camping trailers 5,000 lbs. and over, not regular trailers – see above)
MC – Motorcycle (above 55cc’s)
For those interested in receiving a five-digit, numbers-only tag and the vehicle is under 10,000 lbs., please select tag type PV.
All winners will receive an e-mail confirming they were selected to receive an available low-digit tag. The e-mail will include further instructions. Additionally, daily winning lottery codes will be posted at  and will be accessible from our social media sites:  and DelawareDMV on  and . Your lottery code can be found in the upper left-hand corner of your confirmation e-mail.
All winners will receive a standard blue and gold license plate upon completing their title work. If their tag number qualifies and they wish to purchase a black and white tag once they have completed their title work with DMV, they can do so through the Delaware Historic Plate Co. To order a qualifying black & white porcelain or stainless-steel tag, go to .
DISCLAIMER: The name and driver’s license and or identification card number used to enter the lottery must match the name and driver’s license/identification card that will be presented to the DMV associate at the time of the transaction. If there is a discrepancy the request will be denied. The winner must apply the new tag to their vehicle no later than February 28, 2023. There will be no extensions. Tags must be applied to a vehicle; DMV will not permit placing the tag on hold. The owner is responsible for all applicable fees. Specialty tags, background tags, stainless steel tags, and porcelain tags have additional fees. DMV reserves the right to modify the tag number as assigned due to unforeseen circumstances.
