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MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration

Chesapeake Bay Plates

How to apply

  • Apply online via myMVA

  • Apply by mail - Complete and sign application VR-302.

    A separate application and fee are needed for each set of plates.
    Mail the completed application and a check or money order to the MVA and the plates will be mailed to you. 
    (Please note: Plates have an additional yearly renewal fee.)

How to apply

  • Apply online via myMVA
  • Apply by mail - Complete and sign application VR-302.
    • A separate application and fee are needed for each set of plates.
    • Mail the completed application and a check or money order to the MVA and the plates will be mailed to you. (Please note: Plates have an additional yearly renewal fee.)

Eligible vehicles

  • Class A (passenger cars)
  • Class M (multi-purpose vehicles)
  • Class EPO (trucks 10,000 lbs or less)
  • Class G (non-freight trailers)

Fees 

Specialty license plate fees are additional charges assessed on top of the standard vehicle registration or registration renewal fees.

Initial fees

$25 Upgrade fee

$40 Substitute plate fee (applies only if changing from a standard plate to this plate)

Annual fee

$12.50 (benefits the Chesapeake Bay Trust)

 

License types & customizations

  • Personalization available
  • Disability available