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Ask the Plate Lady

How do I get a Harbor Branch specialty license plate?
You can get a new plate in person at your county tax collector's office or tag agency online or by mail.

How much does it cost?
The Protect Wild Dolphins costs an additional 25 per year ($20 annual tax-deductible donation plus a $5 state processing fee); The Protect Florida Whales, Save Our Seas, and Aquaculture plates each cost an additional $30 per year ($25 annual tax-deductible donation and $5 annual state fee.) In addition to the annual fee, you will pay a one-time plate charge of $28 for your new plate, unless it's time to replace your license plate.

How much of the additional cost of the plate goes to the cause?
All of the tax-deductible donation ($20 for the Protect Wild Dolphins plate and $25 for the Protect Florida Whales, Save Our Seas, and Aquaculture) benefits the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation, Inc., supporting ocean science research through Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University.

When is the best time to get a new plate?
The best time to get a new plate is when you receive your vehicle registration renewal notice in the mail, typically due on your birth date. However, you can get a new plate anytime. You will pay the costs listed above, plus additional processing fees.

New Residents: Moving to Florida or new to Florida?
Welcome to Florida, the Sunshine State and paradise of plates. Florida specialty license plates help support more than 100 important organizations and causes.
Help conserve and protect your new Florida lifestyle with the purchase of a Protect Wild Dolphins, Protect Florida Whales, Save Our Seas, or Aquaculture license plate for your car, truck, RV or trailer. These four environmental plates help support critical marine research, conservation and education.
Click here for information on how to register your vehicle in Florida.


Does one plate really make a difference?
Every plate DOES make a difference and helps promote the cause to other drivers. Can you think of anything else you could spend $20 or $25 per year on that can make such a difference in the environment? Plus, you are sharing your support and need for ocean conservation with others.

Can I buy a plate for someone else?
Great idea! Specialty plates make perfect gifts for any occasion. For details click here.

Can I get a personalized specialty plate?
Make it personal. The only thing better than a specialty plate is a personalized specialty plate!

Before making a trip to your tax collector's office, check here to see if your choice of personalized plate is available.

Can I donate directly to the cause?
Absolutely. Click here to find out the many ways to give.
Additional questions or comments? Contact Carol at platelady@hboi.fau.edu, or by phone at 772-242-2222

Does one plate really make a difference?
Every plate DOES make a difference and helps promote the cause to other drivers. Can you think of anything else you could spend $20 or $25 per year on that can make such a difference in the environment?

Can I buy a plate for someone else?
Great idea! Specialty plates make perfect gifts for any occasion.

For details click here.

Can I get a personalized specialty plate?
Make it personal. The only thing better than a specialty plate is a personalized specialty plate!

Before making a trip to your tax collector's office, check here to see if your choice of personalized plate is available.

Can I donate directly to the cause?
Absolutely. Click here to find out the many ways to give.

Additional questions or comments? Contact Carol at platelady@hboi.fau.edu, or by phone at 772-242-222