Your new plates, registration, and decal will be mailed to you within 10 business days. IT'S EASY!
Purchase a specialty environmental license plate to help the Massachusetts Environmental Trust provide grants
- This page, Purchase an Environmental License Plate , is offered by
- Massachusetts Environmental Trust
Purchase an Environmental License Plate
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Kim Tilas, Program Manager
Email Contact Massachusetts Environmental Trust at kim.tilas@mass.gov
The Details
What you need
- Your new specialty plate, registration, and decal will be mailed to you, so be sure to update your address on file before purchasing the plate.
- If your registration is expiring this current month, and it is past the 15th, then you can't purchase the plate online.
- Company-owned (commercial) and company-leased vehicles cannot order a specialty plate. However, if you are leasing a vehicle, you can ask the dealer for an environmental plate.
Fees
| RMV registration fee: | $60 |
|---|---|
| The special plate fee is: | $40 (tax-deductible contribution) |
| Total first time fee: | $100 |
| Renewal fee every 2 years | $100 |
| Plate swap fee: | $20 |
How to change
- Order your specialty plate online through the MASS RMV. There are no shipping fees when ordering online
- Choose ORDER A SPECIAL/VANITY PLATE
- Fill out the required form on the RMV site
- Select the vehicle you want the plate for and press next
- From the Vehicle Registration Plate Order page scroll down to the next button
- Choose Charitable Plate from the dropdown menu
- Choose Blackstone Valley, Fish & Wildlife, Right Whale or Striped Bass plate from the dropdown menu
- Go through the motions and pay. Your new plates, registration, and decal will be mailed to you within 10 business days
Visit an RMV Service Center
- Make an appointment at an RMV Service Center (RMV locations)
Order through your car dealership
Whether you are getting a new car, leasing or trading up, tell the car dealership you want a whale, trout, striped bass or Blackstone Valley plate. The dealership will complete the RMV’s Registration and Title Application form and will contact your insurance agent, if needed, and will provide you with a temporary license plate. As long as your registration is in good standing, and any current fees are paid (a link will be sent via email for payment) you will have your new set of plates in about 10 days.
Experiencing difficulties swapping out your current plate for one of our 4 charitable plates. Call MET at 617-626-1045 or email met@mass.gov or contact the Specialty Plate Department by calling 857-368-8031. We are here to help!
Next steps
More information about exchanging your current plate for a Whale, Trout, Striped Bass or Blackstone Valley Plate
There is a $20 plate swap fee plus any applicable registration fees due at the time of plate pick-up. These fees will depend on your current plate number and expiration year. The old license plates can be returned the RMV or destroyed.
If you order the plates online, the plates are mailed to your home in 10 business days or less. You do not need to go to the registry.
It is now easier than it ever has been to get MET license plates!
Contact
Address
Massachusetts Environmental Trust, EEA
100 Cambridge Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
Phone
Online
Social Media
Facebook
Information & Updates
Sign up for notifications from MET
Kim Tilas, Program Manager
Email Contact Massachusetts Environmental Trust at kim.tilas@mass.gov