(a) The owner of a motor vehicle described in subsection (b) of this section who is a member of a nonprofit organization considered eligible by the Division of Motor Vehicles may apply to the Division for the assignment of a special registration plate for such vehicle.
(b) This section applies only to:
(1) A passenger vehicle;
(2) A truck with a 3/4-ton or smaller manufacturer's rated capacity; or
(3) A van with a 3/4-ton or smaller manufacturer's rated capacity.
(c) The applicant must submit acceptable proof, as required by the Division, that the applicant is a member in good standing or is otherwise eligible for the issuance of such special plate.
(d) No fee in addition to the regular annual registration fee required by this title is required. However, upon the initial application for a special plate issued pursuant to this section, a 1-time administrative fee of $10 shall be assessed.
(e) The 1-time administrative fee collected pursuant to subsection (d) of this section shall be deposited into a special fund and used by the Division of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of administering this section, notwithstanding the provisions of Chapters 13 and 14 of Title 2 to the contrary.
(f) [Repealed.]
(g) At least 200 applications for special plates must be received from a specific organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance. However, the minimum number of 200 does not apply to any of the following:
(1) Survivors of Pearl Harbor.
(2) Members of university or high school alumni associations, provided that at least 25 applications for special plates must be received from members of a given university or high school alumni association before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of special plates for that particular university or high school alumni association.
(3) Retired Delaware police officers.
(4) Members of Delaware Nur Temple and the Service Alumni Association, provided that at least 100 applications for special plates must be received from members before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(5) Members of the Marine Corps League and Delaware Veterans of World War 2 Inc. provided that at least 100 applications for special plates must be received from members before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(6) Members of the Order of Eastern Star, Knights of Columbus, the Telephone Pioneers of America, Lions Club International, and the Senior Olympics, provided that at least 100 applications for special plates must be received from members of any of the said organizations before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of a special plate for that organization, except for the Telephone Pioneers of America who must have a minimum of 75 applications for special plates before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of a special plate for the organization.
(7) Members of “Fraternal Order of Firemen Wilmington Retired Firefighters,” provided that at least 50 applications for special plates must be received from members of such organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(8) Members of the “USSVI, Mid-Atlantic Base,” the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., organization, provided that at least 35 applications for special plates be received from members of such organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(9) Members of the “Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Delaware,” provided that at least 25 applications for special plates must be received from members of such organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(10) Members of “atTAcK addiction,” provided that at least 50 applications for special plates must be received from members of the organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(h) The numbers and letters assigned to these special plates must be such that they can be integrated with the Division's computerized vehicle registration records.
(i) The Division of Motor Vehicles may refuse to issue special registration plates when it is deemed not in the best interest of the State.
(j) Upon receipt by the Department of information that the individual to whom the special plate has been issued pursuant to paragraph (g)(1), (g)(5), or (g)(8) of this section is deceased, the surviving spouse may transfer the plate to a vehicle owned by the spouse that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section as a valid registration plate. No fee in addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required by this title is required for registration.
(k) The Department upon receipt of any official correspondence from the organization advising that the individual to which a special plate has been issued is no longer affiliated with such organization such special plate shall be forfeited and/or revoked immediately.
(l) The Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate rules and regulations as required to administer this section.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 21. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
§ 2122. Unauthorized use of or addition to plates.
§ 2126. Display of number plates; penalty.
§ 2131. Effect and duration of temporary registration plates; destruction upon expiration.
§ 2133. Penalties; jurisdiction of justices of the peace.
§ 2136. Sale and manufacture of registration plates.
§ 2137. Special license plates for former prisoners of war.
§ 2138. Special license plates for veterans with disabilities.
§ 2139. Special license plates for veterans formerly missing-in-action.
§ 2139A. Special license plates for members of the Delaware National Guard and Reserves.
§ 2139B. Special license plates for recipients of the Purple Heart.
§ 2139C. Special license plates for members of Ducks Unlimited.
§ 2139D. Special license plates for recipients of medals or commendations for valor.
§ 2139E. Special license plates for retired military personnel of the United States Armed Forces.
§ 2139F. Special animal welfare license plates.
§ 2139G. Special license plates for Korean War veterans.
§ 2139H. Farmland preservation plates.
§ 2139I. Special license plates for holders of Gold Star lapel buttons.
§ 2139J. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
§ 2139K. Special license plates for Vietnam War veterans.
§ 2139M. Law Enforcement Memorial license plate.
§ 2139N. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom.
§ 2139O. Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. special license plates.
§ 2139P. Special license plates for Civil Air Patrol Delaware Wing.
§ 2139Q. Stop child abuse plates.
§ 2139R. Special license plates honoring Delaware veterans.
§ 2139S. Special license plates for members of the Cancer Support Community.
§ 2139U. Special license plates for professional paramedics and retired professional paramedics.
§ 2139V. Special license plates for recipients of the Bronze Star without valor.
§ 2139W. Special license plates for the Delaware Equine Council.
§ 2139X. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Desert Storm.
§ 2139Y. Special license plates for members of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
§ 2139Z. Special license plates for Keep Delaware Beautiful.
§ 2139AA. Special license plates for members of the Dover Air Force Base Chiefs Group.
§ 2139BB. Special license plates for military veterans
§ 2139CC. Special license plates veterans of World War II.
§ 2139DD. Special license plate to support pollinators.
§ 2140. Special registration plates for members of nonprofit organizations.
§ 2140A. Environmental license plates.
§ 2140B. Special license plates for Delaware sport fishing license plates.
§ 2140C. Special license plates honoring women's military service.
§ 2140D. Delaware State Fair Centennial limited edition special license plates.
§ 2140E. Special bicycle friendly license plates.
§ 2140F. Special registration plates for members of a motorcycle club.
§ 2140G. Delaware State Education Association centennial limited edition special license plates.
§ 2140H. Special registration plates supporting migratory shorebirds.
§ 2140I. Special registration plates supporting autism awareness and acceptance.
§ 2140J. Special registration plates for suicide prevention, awareness, and support.
§ 2140K. Special license plate for atTAcK addiction.
§ 2140L. Special license plates for Combat Infantry Badge holders.