Having spent a pretty penny on your newest antique car, you may be looking for ways to reduce classic car ownership costs–like your registration costs.
Did you know that antique license plates can qualify you for lower registration fees and even exemption from costly state inspections? Now you do.
Because you only plan to drive your antique car on special occasions, there’s no reason to pay full price on registration–especially when acquiring antique plates is as easy as ever.
While antique tag requirements can vary from state to state, these variations are minor, which means there are general rules about antique car licenses that apply nationwide. Here are some general rules of thumb you should know.
Antique license plates are specialized vehicle registration tags. They are designed to identify and distinguish older vehicles that are considered “historical” or “collectible.” These plates are different from regular license plates in that they typically display a unique design or color scheme that reflects the era in which the vehicle was manufactured.
Antique plates come with numerous benefits, including reduced registration costs, possible exemption from state inspections, and longer registration periods. However, as a tradeoff, these antique license plates come with usage restrictions.
Antique vehicles cannot be used for routine transportation like daily commutes or errands, so you’ll need to find another vehicle for daily errands.
