The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced on March 17 that applications remain open for its special low number license plate lottery commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 17.
According to the announcement, approximately 30,000 Massachusetts residents have entered the lottery so far. There is no cost to apply, but selected applicants will be responsible for a biennial $40 specialty plate fee and a registration fee of $60 if applicable. The initial registration fee may vary depending on the applicant’s current plate expiration date and the expiration date of the winning plate number.
The lottery is a partnership between the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. A drawing is scheduled for May 7, which residents can watch online via the RMV website. Afterward, results will be posted on the RMV website and applicants will receive notifications at their provided email addresses.
The “Massachusetts 250 Years of Independence” plate features red, white, and blue colors with a blue background, “1776” surrounded by 13 stars, and “250 Years of Independence” at the bottom. It has become the most popular specialty plate in Massachusetts with more than 57,000 issued in just over nine months. There are 1,000 plates available through this lottery, numbered from 1-999 as well as including sequence number 1776.
Additional details about application rules and eligibility requirements are available at Mass.Gov/MA250Plate or by following @MassRMV on X (formerly Twitter), according to the official roster page.
