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 a participant wins a low-digit tag during an in-person giveaway (which does not require pre-registration), their online entry will be voided.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by e-mail at dot.taglottery@delaware.gov.

During the online registration process, you must 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

If you would like to register to win a five-digit, numbers-only tag, and your vehicle is under 10,000 lbs., please select tag type PV.

Everyone who enters online will receive a confirmation e-mail with a lottery code.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, through Friday, November 15, 2024, DMV will randomly select (260) PV, (19) C, (70) PC, (364) T, (558) MC, (28) RT, (6) SR, and (21) RV winners for each of the four days. Drawings will be held at 12:00 PM each day. Registration does not guarantee you will receive a low-digit tag. Registration is required to be entered into the drawing.

Also, this year, there will be four in-person giveaways starting at 9:00 AM until the plates are gone on the following days:

November 12, 2024

Delaware City DMV

November 13, 2024

Dover DMV

November 14, 2024

Wilmington DMV

November 15, 2024

Georgetown DMV

Advance registration is not required for in-person events. Participants will need to present a valid driver license or identification card and Delaware registration to be eligible.

If you would like to change your tag the day of the event and there is not a lien on your vehicle, you must also present your title and insurance card.

Inventory for in-person events is first come first serve and limited to (100) PV license plates per location. Winners will receive a confirmation letter the day of the event and instructions on when to return to the DMV to pick up their new license plate.

All online winners will receive an email confirmation stating they won a low-digit tag, including further instructions.

All in-person winners will receive a letter with further instructions and a certificate with their assigned number the day of the event. Tags will be available the same day for those who have their title or for pick up at a later date for those who must request the title from their lienholder.

The winning lottery codes for the online event will be posted daily on this website and accessible on our social media sites: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The lottery code will be located in the winner’s confirmation email.

All winners will receive a standard blue and gold license plate upon completing their title work. If they qualify and wish to purchase a black and white porcelain or stainless steel tag once they have completed their title work, they can do so at the time of titling while at the DMV or directly through the Delaware Historic Plate Co. dhptags.com.

The winners will receive an email once their tag is ready for pick up at the requested location.

Please remember, that a winner cannot obtain their new license plate without their title. If you lost your title and won, please start the process of acquiring a duplicate title. If your vehicle is financed, you must request the title from your lienholder. Tags won via this lottery must be processed in person and the transaction must be completed by February 28, 2025. There will be no extensions and all tags will be forfeited after that date.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING TO THE DMV AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR "TAG IS READY FOR PICK-UP” EMAIL

NOTE: The title must be in the same name as the lottery entry, or the transaction will be denied, and the winner will forfeit their right to the tag.

The Owner Has the Delaware Title in their Possession

• Bring the original Delaware title, valid Delaware insurance, Delaware driver license/identification card, and current vehicle mileage (if applicable)

The Owner Has an Out-of-State (OOS) Title in their Possession

• Bring the original OOS title, valid Delaware insurance, Delaware driver license/identification card, current vehicle mileage, and VIN verification or safety inspection (based on vehicle model year). The usual transfer process and requirements still apply.

The Owner Has a Lien on the Vehicle (vehicle is financed) and the Title is not in their Possession

• Submit MV35 to the lienholder (DMV location selected on MV35 must match the location you identified in your entry)
• It is suggested to contact the lienholder to confirm receipt.
• DMV will contact you by phone, e-mail, and/or postcard when your title has been received from the lienholder.
• Bring valid Delaware insurance, current vehicle mileage, and Delaware driver license/identification card.

The Owner Has a Leased Vehicle

• Submit MV35 to the lienholder or leasing company that has the title (DMV location selected on MV35 must match the location you identified in your entry)
• Request a notarized Power of Attorney from the leasing company, granting permission for the lessee to sign on behalf of the leasing company.
• It is suggested to contact the lienholder to confirm receipt.
• DMV will contact you by phone, e-mail, and/or postcard when your title has been received from the lienholder.
• Bring valid Delaware insurance, current vehicle mileage, and Delaware driver license/identification card.
• Contact the lease company to confirm receipt.

New/Used Vehicle Purchase (not titled in your name yet) through a Dealership

• Customer must provide the "congratulations email" to the dealership before the title work is submitted to the DMV. All purchases must take place and title work submitted to the DMV by December 15, 2024, for the tag to be assigned. Failure to do so may result in the loss of your tag and/or additional fees.

DISCLAIMER: 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 prior to 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 February 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.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by e-mail at dot.taglottery@delaware.gov.