We're into the final phase! The DMV and Highway Patrol have approved our design as road-ready, and we've received and signed off on a physical proof. Now we're waiting for the DMV to begin production and distribution.
We do not have an exact timeframe on when production will begin or when the plate will be issued, but are hoping very soon!
Keep an eye on this page or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for the latest information.
THANK YOU to all that helped support this program. We look forward to seeing these plates swimming down the road soon!
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How option 2 works: MAIL-IN Option – Completing the application form and mailing your application with a $30 check payable to the NC Aquarium Society:
NC Aquarium Society
License Plate Application
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Specialty License Plate
Specialty License Plate
Follow the link below to reserve your license plate BY MAIL:
Be among the first to show your support for the NC Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier with this specialty plate for your car or truck. Your tax-deductible contribution will help fund ongoing conservation, animal care, and education programs at the aquariums.
We need your help getting our new license plate on the road. The Aquarium Society must obtain 500 paid applications before we can submit our proposal to NC DMV in February 2022. The license plate pictured above is a draft design pending approval by the DMV.
Follow the link below to reserve your license plate ONLINE:
GOOD NEWS! We’re into the next phase! After submitting a formal application in February 2022, we just received the approval of the NC Department of Transportation (DMV) and General Assembly to move forward with our specialty plate.
Now we are awaiting the design review by the Highway Patrol and final approval. Once approved, the DMV typically issues the plates within 180 days. We do not have more specific information at this time about how long approval will take or exactly when the plate will be issued. We will keep you informed as we move through the process.
Keep an eye on this page or follow us on Facebook for the latest information.
OPTION
Specialty License Plate
OPTION
How option 2 works: MAIL-IN Option – Completing the application form and mailing your application with a $30 check payable to the NC Aquarium Society:
NC Aquarium Society
License Plate Application
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
Follow the link below to reserve your license plate BY MAIL:
Specialty License Plate
Follow the link below to reserve your license plate ONLINE:
Aquariums Specialty License Plate
PRE-ORDER YOUR NC AQUARIUMS LICENSE PLATE
Clicking HERE and reserving with a credit card
This is where the text for your Feature List Item should go. It's best to keep it short and sweet.
Completing the application form and mailing your application with a $30 check payable to the NC Aquarium Society to:
NC Aquarium Society
License Plate Application
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
Be among the first to show your support for the NC Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier with this specialty plate for your car or truck. Your tax-deductible contribution will help fund ongoing conservation, animal care, and education programs at the aquariums.
We need your help getting our new license plate on the road. The Aquarium Society must obtain 500 paid applications before we can submit our proposal to NC DMV in February 2022. The plate pictured here is a draft design pending approval by the DMV.
You may purchase your NC Aquariums license plate by one of two ways:
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information
North Carolina Aquarium Society
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
The annual cost will be $30 to get the specialty plate. Of this, $20 goes to the Aquariums for conservation, animal care, and education programs. The other $10 supports the NC Department of Transportation Wildflower Program. This is in addition to the regular annual registration fees for your vehicle.
Yes. The remaining portions of your NC registration fees are not. We recommend you consult with a tax advisor if you have questions.
Yes, you may personalize your specialty plate but you are limited to four spaces of personalized text. The letters “A Q”, stacked vertically, will be at the end of each. The additional cost to personalize a specialty plate is $30, bringing the full cost of a personalized, specialty plate to $60. The personalized plate text cannot be all numbers.
If you pre-ordered, we are awaiting the DMV to begin production and distribution of the plates. We do not have more specific information at this time about when the plate will be issued.
If you did not pre-order, keep an eye on this site or our social media. We'll let you know when the plate becomes available for purchase on the DMV website.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information
North Carolina Aquarium Society
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
Aquariums Specialty License Plate
PRE-ORDER YOUR NC AQUARIUMS LICENSE PLATE
Be among the first to show your support for the NC Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier with this specialty plate for your car or truck. Your tax-deductible contribution will help fund ongoing conservation, animal care, and education programs at the aquariums.
We need your help getting our new license plate on the road. The Aquarium Society must obtain 500 paid applications before we can submit our proposal to NC DMV in February 2022. The plate pictured here is a draft design pending approval by the DMV.
You may purchase your NC Aquariums license plate by either 1) clicking HERE and reserving with a credit card or 2) completing the application form and mailing your application with a $30 check payable to the NC Aquarium Society to:
NC Aquarium Society
License Plate Application
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information contact:
Development Office
North Carolina Aquarium Society
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
Your gift to Wishes for Fishes supports a wide variety of NC Aquariums priorities.
Here are a few ways your wish can make a difference!
Please contact Jim Mulvey with any questions, for exhibit sponsorship opportunities or to request additional information about how you can help.
Jim Mulvey
Director of Development
North Carolina Aquarium Society
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604
The NC Aquarium Society is a 501c3 charitable organization (Tax ID# 56-1512990) and receives all gifts on behalf of the NC Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier.
The NC Aquariums are a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.