License Plate Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a specialty plate cost?
The Special Plate fee which is tax-deductible is $40. There is an additional $20 swap fee when the actual plate is picked up from the RMV. Renewal is every two years at a cost of $81.00. Please see application for complete details.

What forms of payment are accepted?
We can only accept checks.

Where should I send my application and check?
While checks should be made payable to the RMV, they must be sent to:
Central MA Regional Library System
Attn.: Library Plates
8 Flagg Road
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

When and how will I get my plates?
You will be notified by mail that your plates have been shipped to the requested Registry of Motor Vehicles branch.

*Note: Before the RMV will produce the plate, CMRLS must collect at least 3,000 applications each with a $40 check attached. While we anticipate reaching this quota within 6 months, we cannot know for certain. If for any reson we do not obtain our goal within a year, your check will be returned to you.

Can I request a certain plate number? If not, how are plate numbers assigned?
No. Applicants are assigned plate numbers in the order they are received.

Where will money this project raises go?
This is not a fund-raiser for CMRLS. All proceeds will benefit public, academic, special and school libraries across the state that belong to a Regional Library System. Equitable shares of the proceeds will be made available to qualifying libraries through an open grant process.

The granting task force will be representative of participating partner organizations. Funds will not be used to supplant library budgets.

If I am unable to purchase a plate at this time, is there another way I can help?
Yes! Please share the information about the license plate with family and friends you think might be interested. Encourage them to do the same and the plates will be in production in no time.

I still have questions who can I contact?
Questions can be emailed to libraryplates@cmrls.org