Nevada vehicle license plates
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How much are OV Nevada license plates?
The total cost will depend on whether you choose a sequential or personalized message. The good news is that $25 of the initial fee and $20 of the renewal fee supports our work here at Opportunity Village.
| Message | Initial Fee* | Renewal* |
| Personalized | $96 | $50 |
| Sequential | $61 | $30 |
*Prices accurate as of May 9, 2022.
How do I get an OV plate?
Ordering plates is a relatively simple process in Nevada. If you want a sequential message, OV specialty plates are now in stock at DMV offices. Head into your local branch to get your charity license plate.
There are a few more steps if you want to personalize your message. In Nevada, you can order personalized license plates:
- in person
- by mail
- by fax
- online
First, check for personalized plate availability online. This helps ensure you don’t order plates that are already taken. And if you want to use online services, that’s where you start.
If you want to order them in person, by fax or by mail, you need to get yourself an Application SP 66 (PDF) form. Then it’s just a matter of filling it out and making the appropriate payment.
Still have questions about how to get your own OV specialty plate? Learn more about your ordering options through the DMV.
What’s the difference between personalized plates and specialty plates?
Applying for a personalized plate allows you to choose your own message (i.e. the lettering on your plate). You can apply to the Department of Motor Vehicles with your chosen message and, if it’s approved, your plates will be made to order.
A specialty plate will have your message (which can also be personalized if you want), but the overall plate will have a different appearance.
A specialty plate has a purpose. It might be a charity license plate that supports a cause close to your heart, or a license plate for veterans or classic vehicles. A specialty plate can even support a particular organization you’re involved in such as Firefighters, Nevada National Guard, or Scouting.
And in case you were wondering, a license plate can be both a specialty plate and personalized. Many people choose to personalize their specialty plate, and so the term ‘personalized license plate’ is sometimes used interchangeably.
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Can’t speak for Vegas but most of the cars in Reno used without plates have the little piece of paper in the window, which usually means they’re ordering plates.
Cops probably don’t pull people over for it as much as they should.
More on reddit.comCars without license plates - how the hell are there so many??
I don’t know but I wouldn’t drive here with out a dash cam that records front and rear.
More on reddit.comA friend was rear swiped by a car with potentially a Nevada plate. This is a screenshot of the clearest view of the plate I can get from the rear dashcam.
This is a long shot but can anyone confirm this is a Nevada plate and potentially make out the numbers?
I thought it was a 054L16 but I was told Nevada doesn’t use 0’s in their plates?
Thanks!
Are those license plates real and legal?