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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
When I renewed my regular plates this year, I noticed that the Indiana BMV site had a special area for personalized plates. I didn't have time then, but I appear to have quite a bit of time today...
This is really cool. For Indiana residents, you can check to see the availability of a plate. While I currently have MAN GET1, I was considering changing. Unfortunately, HIO SLVR isn't available in virtually any spelling combination that makes any sense (if you have ideas, I'd appreciate hearing them). I did check out some other options and combinations though and was surprised to see what was available.
For you Indiana folks, the site is https://secure.in.gov/apps/bmv/mybmv/Default.aspx
For folks in other states, I'm not sure if you have this option, but you might check it out. It could save you time and hassle when trying to get plates, if you're going for the personalized option.
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cilrah 2008-09-01 15:44:29
But, when I got my plates for my Pacer Car my first two choices that were ok on the internet were not when I took in the application.
Marshal you state sux 
You have to create an account, put in your Driver's License Number, and Last 4 of your SSN 
You have to create an account, put in your Driver's License Number, and Last 4 of your SSN I was going to check QWKSLVR for ya. How many letters can you have in IN?
MARK
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Mark, you're partially right. MY state (Illinois) is awesome. However, at times, my adopted home of IN is a little on the sucky side.
QWKSLVR is not available. Thanks though
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Lifetime MemberDillsboro, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 1969-427/435hp T top Tri-power
2000-Mag Red six speed convertible
Marshal, i don't know if you are aware of it but those personalized
plates cost $48.00 PER YEAR. YOU have until Nov. 30 to lock it in.
You are allowed a total of seven letters and numbers. I have two sets and
the price doesn't make me happy, a little stiff! Nothing you can do.
Butch
[QUOTE=manget1]However, at times, my adopted home of IN is a little on the sucky side. [/QUOTE]
No offense to anyone from IN, I was just joshing with yas I just thought it was weird that they wanted all that info just to look at a possible license plate.
I just thought it was weird that they wanted all that info just to look at a possible license plate.Butch, I believe I pay $70.00 a year for my SWEET78 plate that I hardly even put on my Vette anymore
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They have probably changed things latley but the way it used to be the Licenceing Office in Downtown Seattle was the only one who could give You a Yes or No answer on the Spot for personal Plates. But it don't much matter anyway the New Personal Plates are Cheap looking now they look like sombody made them on there Printer at home. Have You noticed that the plates arn't even stamped anymore. Plates used to be Custom made for Custom Cars and say something about them. Now they are just Printed but since most of them are on a Prius anymore in Seattle today its fitting.
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I know Mark. No problem. The IN BMV has always been a little wierd.
When I first moved here, I was reviewing the "restrictions" on the back of my driver's license. I had restriction "A" which meant I had to wear glasses or contacts. However, among the restrictions (on driver's licences, recall) was restriction "Z" - this was classified as "Blind." Go figure.
Butch, unfortunately, I'm well aware of the extra $48 - I've been paying it for a couple of years. I've never had a personalized plate before on any vehicle I've had. Back in Illinois, as long as you got at least one number in the plate, you could personalize for free. Not sure if that's still the case - it's been a few years... I just figured if I'm paying extra, I thought I'd see if there was something else interesting to put on the car.
By the way, I did also discover that Indiana does allow the use of a license plate from the year the car was built to be registered to the car. I know I could get one on e-bay, but in looking, the plates from 1974 very clearly show "75" since that's when they expired. That would just be confusing as far as I'm concerned. Otherwise, it would be cool.
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
How about AG BULET (AG chemical letters for silver, nunmeric #47)
ebo 2008-09-02 08:56:58
I'm not that smart I just googled it, but it would be one of those plates that makes you think "what could it be"?.......
NY went up to $100 bucks so I stopped that non sense.
eboND has a similar system, without having to enter all of the info. Normal plates are $73 and personalized are $82, so it makes sense to get them. I guess that's why I've seen more personalized plates here than anywhere else. Don't know why ours are so expensive compared to others. Guess with the small population, they have to make money somehow!?!?! 
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