Get ready Delaware. It's back! The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Annual Low-Digit Tag Release begins on Monday, November 14, 2022. Everything you need to know is below.

Anyone interested in winning a low-digit tag during the 12 Days of PLATE-mas release must register. Registration begins Monday, October 31, 2022 at 8:00 AM and will continue everyday through Sunday, November 13, 2022. You may register only once per driver license or identification card.

Register

During the 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)
MC - Motorcycle (above 55cc's)

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.

Only one registration per driver license or identification card. Everyone who enters will receive a confirmation e-mail with a lottery code.

Starting on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 9:00 am through Thursday, December 1, 2022, DMV will randomly select the following number of winners for each of the 12 days for the various tag types: PV (240), T (60), PC (15), C (6), RT (4), MC (80).

There will be no drawings on weekends or on November 24, 2022 or November 25, 2022. The final drawing will be held on December 1, 2022.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by e-mail at DOT.5digittagrelease.dv@delaware.gov

All winners will receive an e-mail confirming they won a low-digit tag. The e-mail will include further instructions.

Additionally, daily winning lottery codes will be posted above on this website and accessible on our social media sites: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your lottery code can be found in your registration confirmation e-mail.

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 tag once they have completed their title work with DMV, they can do so through the Delaware Historic Plate Co. To order a qualifying black & white porcelain or stainless steel tag, go to dhptags.com.

You will receive an e-mail once your tag is ready for pick up at the location you identify.

Please make sure you already have your title in hand. If you lost your title and won, please start the process of acquiring a duplicate title. Tags won via this lottery must be processed in person and the transaction must be completed by February 28, 2023. There will be no date extensions.

NOTE: The title must be in the same name as the lottery entry

The Owner Has a Physical Delaware Title

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

The Owner Has a Physical Out-of-State (OOS) Title

• Bring the original OOS title, valid Delaware insurance, Delaware driver license/identification card, current vehicle mileage, and complete VIN verification or safety inspection (based on vehicle model year)

The Owner Has a Lien on the Title (vehicle is financed)

• Complete MV35
• Mail or fax the MV35 to your lienholder (DMV location selected on MV35 must match the location you identified in your entry)
• DMV location 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 lienholder to confirm receipt

The Owner Has a Leased Vehicle

• Complete MV35
• Mail or fax the MV35 to your lease company & request a notarized Power of Attorney from the lessor to the lessee for permission to sign the title application. (DMV location selected on MV35 must match the location you identified in your entry)
• DMV location will contact you by phone, e-mail, and/or postcard when your title has been received from the lease company
• Bring valid Delaware insurance, current vehicle mileage, and Delaware driver license/identification card
• Contact lease company to confirm receipt

New/Used Vehicle Purchase (not titled in your name) (dealership submitting paperwork)

• Customer must submit the "congratulations e-mail" to the dealership by December 15, 2022, in order for the tag to be assigned. Failure to do so may result in loss of your tag and/or additional fees.

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, 2023. 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 have additional fees. DMV reserves the right to modify the tag number as assigned due to unforeseen circumstances.