Registration begins for Delaware DMV’s low-digit tag lottery Oct. 28 – Bay to Bay News

Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles

DOVER — The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces its annual low-digit tag release begins on Nov. 12.

Tag-A-Palooza 2024 will feature four days of online giveaways and four in-person events.

Anyone interested in joining the online lottery to win a low-digit tag must register in advance. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 and will continue every day through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 3. Participants may register only once per driver license or identification card. To register visit dmv.de.gov/taglottery.

During the registration process, specify which type of tag you are interested in receiving:

• PV – 5 Digit – Numbers Only (under 10,000 lbs. registered vehicle weight)
• T – Trailer (regular trailers – utility, flat-bed or non-camping trailers)
• PC – Passenger Car (under 10,000 lbs. registered vehicle weight)
• C – Commercial RT – Recreational Trailer (camping trailers 5,000 lbs. and over, not regular trailers – see above)
• RV – Recreational Vehicle (car or truck under 5,000 lbs. or a motorhome)
• MC – Motorcycle (above 55cc’s)
• SR – Street Rod

To register to win a five-digit, numbers-only tag and vehicle is under 10,000 lbs, select tag type PV.

Beginning at noon on Nov. 12 through noon on Nov. 15, DMV will randomly select (260) PV, (364) T, (70) PC, (19) C, (6) SR, (28) RT, (21) RV, and (558) MC winners per day for each of the four days.

Registration does not guarantee a low-digit tag. Registration is required to be entered into the drawing.

All winners will receive an e-mail confirming they won a low-digit tag. The e-mail will include further instructions. Additionally, winning lottery codes will be posted daily at dmv.de.gov/taglottery and will be accessible from DMV social media sites: facebook.com/DMVDelaware and DelawareDMV on Instagram and Twitter. Lottery code can also be found in confirmation e-mail.

For those who prefer a chance to win in person, DMV will offer four opportunities during Tag-A-Palooza 2024 starting at 9 a.m. on the below dates:

• Nov. 12, Delaware City DMV
• Nov. 13, Dover DMV
• Nov. 14, Wilmington DMV
• Nov. 15, Georgetown DMV

Inventory for in-person events will be on a first-come, first- served basis and reserved to 100 plates per event. Winners will receive a confirmation letter on the day of the event and instructions on when to return to DMV to pick up their new license plate.

All winners will receive a standard blue and gold license plate upon completing their title work. If their tag number qualifies and they wish to purchase a black and white or stainless-steel tag once they have completed their title work with DMV, they can do so through the Delaware Historic Plate Company. To order a qualifying black & white porcelain or stainless-steel tag, go to dhptags.com.

Both online and in-person winners will receive an e-mail once their tag is ready for pick up at the location they selected.

Disclaimers:

• Only one registration per driver license/identification card is permitted. If more than one entry is received for an individual or entity, all additional requests will be denied.
• If an individual or entity wins a low-digit tag during an in-person giveaway, their online entry will be voided. If an individual or entity wins a low-digit tag before attending an in-person event, they will not be permitted to win in person.
• The name and driver license/identification card number used to enter the lottery must match the name and driver license/identification card that will be presented to the DMV associate at the time of the transaction. If there is a discrepancy the request will be denied.
• The winner must apply the new tag to their vehicle no later than Feb. 28, 2025. There will be no extensions.
• Tags must be applied to a vehicle; DMV will not permit placing the tag on hold. The owner is responsible for all applicable fees.
• Specialty tags, background tags, stainless steel tags, and porcelain tags can be purchased for an additional fee.
• DMV reserves the right to modify the tag number due to unforeseen circumstances.

For questions, e-mail dot.taglottery@delaware.gov.