University of Minnesota License Plates

Show your maroon and gold pride wherever you go with the official University of Minnesota license plate and help students at the same time! With $25 from each plate purchase or renewal supporting student scholarships at the U of M, it's an easy way to show your spirit and make an impact.

 

Get your plate today!

Plates may be purchased for a Minnesota-registered vehicle. You don’t have to wait until your registration is due. Order your plate today in one of these ways:

  • Complete this application and bring it with you when you to purchase or renew your license plate tabs at a Deputy Registrar Office location.
  • Mail the completed application, along with appropriate fees, to:
    Driver and Vehicle Service
    445 Minnesota Street, Suite 164
    St. Paul, MN 55101-5164
  • When renewing your vehicle registration online through Driver and Vehicle Services, you can select one of the University of Minnesota plates. Select Collegiate under Plate Category and the plate that you prefer under Plate Type.

 

Plate Options

Goldy option

 

crookston option
UMD option
U of M morris

Frequently Asked Questions

A. You may apply for a U of M plate at a Deputy Registrar Office or by completing and mailingan application, along with appropriate fees to:


Driver and Vehicle Service
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 164
St. Paul, MN 55101-5164
(Make checks payable to Driver and Vehicle Services or DVS)
The fees include a $10 initial plate cost, a $10 filing fee, and a $25 minimum contribution in addition to any registration fees that may be due. The $25 contribution goes to the University of Minnesota to support student scholarships. 

 
A. When you receive your registration renewal, you can renew in person at a Deputy Registrar Office, by mail, or online.
The renewal notice will reflect the $25 annual contribution due to retain the U of M plate. You may increase the donation amount if you wish.

A. The U of M plate may be displayed on passenger class vehicles (cars, vans, pickups) owned or jointly owned or leased by the applicant. You may display the U of M plate on numerous vehicles, but separate fees are due for each application.

A. Yes! You can transfer your U of M plates to your new vehicle. A $5 transfer fee applies and the $25 contribution will be collected for the new vehicle.

A. No, you may purchase the U of M license plate at any time. However, the minimum contribution is due whenever a contribution plate is purchased or transferred and again when renewed each year.

A. You may replace your personalized plates with U of M plates.

A. Unfortunately, personalization of special plates is not an option at this time.
A. Any individual with a vehicle registered in the state of Minnesota. We encourage alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and fans to purchase the plate and support the University of Minnesota.

A. Yes, the $25 contribution can be counted as a tax-deductible gift. You will receive a receipt from Driver and Vehicle Services.

A. The plates are available with a disability insignia for qualifying applicants. Refer to the Disability License Plate page to learn more about qualification

A. For more information, contact the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services at 651-297-3166.
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