Story from Linfield Alumni posted in November 2015. URL link:
Linfield License Plate Program
These plates will be available beginning November
4, 2015
In you want information about the Linfield
license plate program email: alumni@linfield.edu
Q. Why would I want to
purchase a Linfield Wildcat license plate?
A. Purchasing a Linfield license plate is a great
way to show your Wildcat pride. You will be easily recognized as a Linfield
fan, and both alumni and prospective students will see the plate and think of
Linfield. Also, a portion of the fees will come back to Linfield and will be
used for student scholarships and alumni programming.
Q. If I purchase Linfield
Wildcat plates, do the special plate fees benefit Linfield?
A. Yes. After the state has been paid
administrative fees for each set the remainder of the fee will benefit Linfield
alumni programming.
Q. Can I purchase a Linfield
Wildcat license plate for all of my vehicles?
A. Yes. DMV will issue plates to any vehicle
registered in your name. Plates are available for registered passenger
vehicles, and light duty pickups.
Q. Will the Linfield Wildcat
plate(s) be given out upon initial purchase?
A. No. Plates will be mailed from Oregon DMV
headquarters.
Q. How much do the new
Linfield Wildcat plates cost?
A. The original cost to purchase a set of
Linfield Wildcat plates is a $32.00 surcharge plus any applicable registration
fees, $5 at registration if changing plates at renewal, $10 if changing plates
in between registration renewal. When the vehicle registration becomes due, you
will need to pay an additional $32.00 surcharge to keep the Linfield Wildcat
plate on your vehicle even if you have not had the plate for a full year. To
determine the total cost due, contact Oregon DMV at (503) 945-5000.
Q. When will I know what
Linfield Wildcat plate configuration I will be issued?
A. Once you have paid for your new plates, you
will receive a temporary registration card in the mail with your new plate.
Group plate configurations are four alpha characters randomly and sequentially
assigned by DMV.
Q. Can I personalize my
Linfield Wildcat special license plate?
A. No, custom configurations are not available
for group plates.
Q. Do I need anything
special to purchase this plate?
A. Complete and submit an Application for
Registration or Replacement Plates and/or Stickers (Form 735-268) to DMV with
the appropriate fees ($32 surcharge, $10 between-renewal or $5 at-renewal
replacement fee, and any registration fees due). Application can be mailed to
DMV at:
DMV Vehicle Mail
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314
You may also take your application and fees to a
DMV office. Offices only accept checks, money orders, or cash at this time.
Q. Can I purchase a new
plate even if my vehicle is not due to be renewed until months after the plate
becomes available?
A. Yes. You can purchase a new plate at any point
during your registration period.
Q. Can I buy a Linfield Wildcat plate as a gift
for someone else?
A. No, not unless you and the recipient are both
registered owners of the vehicle that will bear these plates.
Q. What happens to the special plates when I sell
my vehicle?
A. If you sell your vehicle and purchase a new
vehicle, you may pay a $6 transfer fee and transfer the plates to your new
vehicle. If you choose not to keep your Linfield plates, you may leave them on
the vehicle and the new vehicle owner will take possession of those plates with
the purchase of the vehicle.
