Historic and street rod

To be considered a historic vehicle, the vehicle must be at least 25 years old and only used for exhibition and educational purposes by the owner. Historic plates can be purchased for $44.

Owners of modified antique automobiles manufactured before 1949 that are registered in a New Jersey street rod club or an affiliate of the National Street Rod Association Inc. may apply for a Street Rod plate for $15.

Plate Type	Assigned Series	Bottom Rim
	QQ1000-QQ99999 (current)	Historic
	R1000-R9999	Street Rod

To purchase Historic plates
For your convenience, standard Historic plates may be purchased in-person at select motor vehicle locations:

• Visit local motor vehicle agencies in Eatontown, Manahawkin, North Bergen, Runnemede, Springfield, Wayne or MVC Headquarters, Special Plate Unit, 225 E. State St., Trenton
• Bring two color photographs of the vehicle: front view and side view (right or left)
• Bring a copy of your vehicle's New Jersey title
• Pay $44 fee
  

To purchase Historic plates by mail, call (888) 486-3339 ext.5061 toll-free in NJ or (609) 292-6500 ext.5061 from out of state to request an application. Complete the form and mail it, with the fee, to the address noted on the form for processing.

Note: personalized plates - Historic, Courtesy Historic and Motorcycle Historic - must be issued by the Special Plate Unit in Trenton.

To purchase Street Rod plates
Contact the Rod Club you belong to or call the MVC Special Plate Unit at (609) 292-6500 ext. 5061 to request an application.

Include the following documents with your application:

• Fully completed application signed by a Street Rod Official
• Photocopy of the current vehicle registration certificate
• Photocopy of your membership card
• National Street Rod Association Vehicle Safety Inspection Form No. 100
• $15 check or money order payable to NJ MVC

Mail the completed application, supporting documents and fee to the Special Plate Unit at the address listed on the Street Rod Application.

For street rod club information, visit the National Street Rod Association official website online at http://nsra-usa.com

For your convenience, MVC accepts American Express® card, MasterCard® card, Visa® card, checks, money orders and cash.