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Check with your county - most tag offices will authenticate your plate at your local office as of Summer 2024.

The following section is from DMV Manual RS-25 Rev. 04-30-2021 (downloads as .pdf)

https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/proc/rs/rs-25.pdf

IV. REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHENTICATION OF A LICENSE PLATE:

Authenticated license plates may be issued to any vehicle manufactured in 1975 or earlier. The license plate must be the same year as the model year of the car or truck. The license plate will be approved for issuance by the department as an authenticated license plate if the license plate has not been refurbished in any way and is still legible for law enforcement purposes. Authenticated license plates may only be issued to cars, motorcycles, and pickups weighing 5,000 pounds or less.

The documentation listed below must be submitted by the applicant to the following address for authentication:

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Direct Mail and Issuance Rm #A330

2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS #72

Tallahassee, FL 32399

  A. A letter requesting the authentication of the license plate. The letter must include the following information:

  B. The license plate (for authentication purposes) furnished by the owner. See Exhibit C for correct year and colors of license plate.

  C. Payment of the applicable fees. NOTE: The Initial Registration fee is not required on vehicles 30 years and older.

  D. Proof of Florida insurance. Refer to RS-36 for insurance requirements.

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