“Limited edition” special centennial license plates [Expired Dec. 31, 2009; issued plates indefinitely valid per 76 Del. Laws, c. 274, § 2].
Del. Code tit. 21, § 2139L
in effect(a) The owner of any vehicle described in subsection (b) of this section may apply to the Division of Motor Vehicles for a special centennial registration plate from October 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009.
(b) This section applies only to:
(1) A private passenger vehicle; or
(2) A truck or trailer that is not either required to be or voluntarily registered with the International Registration Plan; or
(3) A recreational vehicle.
(c) Upon the initial application for a plate to be issued pursuant to this section, a 1-time fee of $100, which includes an administration fee of $15, is required in addition to the annual registration fee required by this title. This additional fee is required for all persons applying for this centennial plate. A replacement plate may be obtained upon payment of a $15 fee to the Division.
(d) The 1-time administrative fee collected pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall be deposited into a special fund and used by the Division of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of promoting the sale of the plate and administrative costs.
(e) All registration plates issued pursuant to this section shall be the colors and design as determined by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The number and/or letters assigned will be the same as the current license plate assigned to the vehicle. The Division of Motor Vehicles may, at its discretion, drop the wording “The First State” and substitute in place thereof wording honoring the centennial.
(f) The Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate rules and regulations as required to administer this section.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title21/c021/sc02/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026