Virginia First Landing 1607 License Plate Fundraiser
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND APPLY FOR OUR NEW LICENSE PLATE TODAY!
The First Landing 1607 Project Team is dedicated to making more Virginians – and Americans – aware of the significance of the historical event that took place on April 29th, 1607 on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Our Goal is to increase awareness of the First Landing 1607 history and our Team believes that many Virginians, especially those in the Virginia Beach area, will proudly display their First Landing license plates.
To make our First Landing 1607 plate a reality, and to support our efforts, apply to get yours today! We need 450 applications and payments by the opening of the 2025 General Assembly session in January.
Full information and FAQ’s can be found below. When you’re ready, it’s just two steps away!
FIRST: Fill out DMV’s application in the below form. This will be sent to the First Landing 1607 Project team to manage.
SECOND: Pay! Click the “Make Payment Here” button below. On the Give Send Go donation page make a $30 donation for a standard plate, or $40 for a personalized plate. MAKE SURE TO NOTATE IN THE SUBJECT FIELD THAT THIS IS FOR A FIRST LANDING 1607 LICENSE PLATE AND WHETHER IT IS FOR A STANDARD PLATE OR A PERSONALIZED PLATE.
Orders must be received by December 31st, 2024!
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Frequently Asked Questions
DO NOT GIVE DMV YOUR APPLICATION OR FEE!
DO NOT ASK THE DMV FOR AN APPLICATION!
FIRST LANDING 1607 PROJECT MUST COLLECT ALL APPLICATIONS AND FEES. FIRST LANDING 1607 PROJECT WILL TURN APPLICATIONS AND FEES OVER TO THE DMV ON YOUR BEHALF.
1. Can First Landing 1607 pay the license plate fee for the applicant? No. The applicant is responsible for submitting the application and payment to First Landing 1607 Project.
2. Can someone else complete and sign an application for a vehicle owner? No.
3. Does First Landing 1607 Project collect the vehicle registration renewal fee? No. First Landing 1607 Project must only collect the applicable plate and personalization fees.
4. Will the applicant pay for this plate every year? Yes. Usually the plate fee is annual.
5. On what motor vehicles can the applicant use this plate? The plate may be displayed on passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles (i.e. Jeeps, Blazers, and motor homes), vans, light duty/pickup trucks, and motorcycles.
6. Can this plate be used on a leased vehicle? Yes.
7. Can the applicant order a souvenir plate? No. Souvenir plates are not included as part of the required prepaid applications; however, souvenir plates will be available after DMV begins issuing the plates.
8. Can the applicant request the International Symbol of Access (ISA, AKA wheelchair) on this plate? Yes. The ISA symbol (which indicates disabled parking privileges) can be requested. The applicant can then request 5 characters assigned to the plate.
9. Can the applicant transfer their existing personalized license plate number to the new plate? Yes, as long as the plate number does not exceed the maximum characters assigned to the plate. The maximum is 6 characters unless requesting the ISA.
10. What if the applicant needs to update the application before it is processed (e.g., vehicle sold, address change, etc.)? The applicant should submit a new application along with a brief explanation to the sponsor. If the update is due to an address change, the sponsor should remind the applicant to contact DMV directly to process the change on the desired vehicle record (applicant may have multiple vehicles).
11. Can the application be submitted directly to DMV? No. During the plate development process, the initial prepaid applications must be sent to First Landing 1607 Project. At the appropriate time, the applications will be delivered to DMV.
12. Can this plate be available for motorcycles? Yes. There may be an additional delay for plate development and production. Please visibly write “Motorcycle” at the top of your application.
13. Will DMV process my vehicle registration renewal while issuing this new special plate? Yes, if the vehicle registration expires within two months. DMV will bill the applicant for payment.
14. What happens if an application cannot be processed? DMV will send the applicant a refund to the mailing address on the customer record.
15. What happens if the new personalization requested is not available? A standard production number will be issued and the applicant’s $10 personalization fee will be refunded to the mailing address on the customer record.
16. What happens if the applicant has a multi-year renewal? DMV will bill the applicant for the annual plate fee and personalization (if applicable) on the extra year(s).
17. What happens if First Landing 1607 Project is unable to collect the minimum prepaid applications needed to develop this plate? First Landing 1607 Project will refund each applicant.
18. How will an applicant receive the new plates? DMV will mail a set of plates, year and month decals, and a new vehicle registration card to the address on the vehicle record.
For further information, please email info@firstlanding1607.com
Adapted from Virginia DMV Plate Development FAQs February 10, 2017