In the state of Texas, vehicle owners who possess classic cars, trucks, or motorcycles have the opportunity to obtain distinctive license plates that acknowledge and celebrate the historical significance of their vehicles. The Texas VTR-850 form is the official document used to apply for these classic license plates. It requires applicants to provide detailed information about themselves and their vehicle, including the owner's name, contact information, vehicle identification number (VIN), and the vehicle's year of manufacture, make, and body style. There are fees associated with the application, which differ depending on whether the classic license plate is standard or personalized. The form stipulates a fee of $15.00 for a classic license plate and an additional $40.00 for those seeking a personalized variant, bringing the total to $55.00. The application also allows for the customization of the license plate with a limit of six alpha or numeric characters, and applicants can choose to include punctuation symbols, a silhouette of Texas, or blank spaces within their selection. However, it’s important to note that any license number that has already been issued or is deemed offensive will not be approved. Successful applicants are required to return their current registration receipt and plates to the department upon change of vehicle ownership, destruction, or if the vehicle ceases to exist. This form not only serves as an application but also emphasizes the responsibility of classic vehicle owners to adhere to specific conditions concerning the retention and use of these special license plates.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Texas Form Vtr 850 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | vtr 850 form vtr 850 |
APPLICATION FOR CLASSIC
LICENSE PLATES
***FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY***
Applicant’s Approved “Old” |
Dept. Issued |
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Texas Plate Number_______________________ Tab Sticker________________________ |
Plate Number____________________ |
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Fee $___________________________________ Approved by Dept:___________________________________________________
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of Owner ___________________________________________________ Daytime Phone (_______)_____________________
(as shown on current registration receipt)Area Code
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________________State _______ Zip Code ________________________
Texas County of Residence ____________________________________________________________________________________
Year Of Vehicle__________Make Of Vehicle__________Vehicle Identification Number_____________________________________
Body Style__________Current Texas License Plate_____________Mfg. Rated Carrying Capacity (1 Ton or Less Truck)___________
Classic Auto |
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$15.00 |
Classic Auto (Personalized) |
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$55.00 ($15.00 plus $40.00 personalized plate fee) |
Classic Truck |
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$15.00 |
Classic Truck (Personalized) |
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$55.00 ($15.00 plus $40.00 personalized plate fee) |
Classic Motorcycle |
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$15.00 |
Classic Motorcycle (Personalized) |
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$55.00 ($15.00 plus $40.00 personalized plate fee) |
CLASSIC AUTO |
PERSONALIZED CLASSIC AUTO |
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CLASSIC TRUCK |
PERSONALIZED CLASSIC TRUCK |
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CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE |
PERSONALIZED CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE |
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I, the undersigned, state that I am the owner of the above described vehicle which is 25 or more years old, and it is a passenger or light commercial motor vehicle having a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of one ton or less. I further state that if the vehicle described ceases to be my property or is junked, destroyed, or ceases to exist during the registration year, the registration receipt and plates will be returned to this department for cancellation.
CLASSIC AUTO, CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE, OR CLASSIC TRUCK PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATE SELECTION – Limit six (6) alpha or numeric characters or less per choice. Please refer to the reverse side for additional instructions on punctuation symbols, a silhouette of Texas, or blank spaces.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:___________________________________________DATE:_______________________
THE MAILING OF CASH IS DISCOURAGED. Please remit payment in the form of CASHIER’S CHECK, MONEY ORDER, or CHECK payable to the Texas Department of Transportation.
FORWARD APPLICATION AND FEE TO: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE TITLES AND REGISTRATION DIVISION (SPB) AUSTIN TX
Questions regarding your application should be directed to the Special Plates Branch at (512)
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INSTRUCTIONS
CLASSIC LICENSE PLATES
The Classic License Plate fee is $15.00 in addition to the regular registration fee prescribed by law.
Qualifications for Classic License Plates are as follows:
(a)Owner of a passenger car, motorcycle, or light commercial motor vehicle having a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of one ton or less and is
(b)Applicants that have license plates which are the same year as the classic vehicle may use those plates in lieu of Classic License Plates issued by this department. The applicant must have the license plates examined at one of the VTR Regional Offices or participating county tax office before submitting the application. The license plates must be the same year as the year model of the classic vehicle, be in good readable condition, and have the correct color scheme.
(c)If the applicant has not previously registered the vehicle in Texas within the last five years, copies of evidence of ownership must be attached to each application.
PERSONALIZED CLASSIC LICENSE PLATES INSTRUCTIONS
The Personalized Classic License Plate fee is $55.00 ($15.00 plus $40.00 personalized plate fee)
in addition to the regular registration fee prescribed by law.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTING YOUR PERSONALIZED CLASSIC LICENSE PLATE NUMBER
A Personalized License Plate selection may consist of six (6) alpha or numeric characters or less. Choices should be shown exactly as you wish them to appear on the license plate. Each square of a choice block may be used to represent one (1) alpha or numeric character, punctuation symbol, or space. A license number which has already been issued or is deemed to be offensive or inappropriate will not be approved.
PUNCTUATION SYMBOLS WHICH MAY BE USED ARE PERIODS, DASHES, OR BLANK SPACES. Small letters cannot be used. Selections with six (6) alpha or numeric characters are limited to two (2) spaces for punctuation symbols or a maximum of two (2) silhouettes of Texas. Use an asterisk (*) to indicate the Texas Silhouette.
If approved, the special license plates will be manufactured and mailed to your County Tax
To obtain the special license plates, you are to surrender your current windshield/license plate validation sticker and license plates to the County Tax Assessor – Collector. The regular registration fee must be paid for the period in which the special license plates are valid. If your vehicle is currently registered at the time the license plates are issued, your vehicle registration expiration date will be adjusted to correspond with the expiration of the special license plates. Additional fees
will be collected or credit will be issued to make this adjustment.