Sold, traded, or no longer operate your vehicle? Moved out of Virginia?
You can recycle them. The older plates were made of galvanized steel, so they can be recycled as well. Or, you can simply toss them into your trash receptacle and let your trash service dispose of them. Another Option-If you’re going to trade your vehicle into a dealership and not transfer the plates, they may dispose of the old license plates for you. Resources http://dor.mo.gov/faq/motorv/general.php#q33. Ohio department of public safety bureau of motor vehicles customer request to cancel vehicle registration registration information (required information) without complete and correct information your request will be returned ohio license plate expiration date vin purchase date owner information owner first name mi last name.
If so, Virginia Code section 46.2-707 requires you to immediately surrender your license plates and/or vehicle registration to the nearest DMV customer service center.
Permanently Surrendering Your Plates
You may permanently surrender your plates either by:
- Taking your plates to a customer service center. (You may be eligible for a refund on the cost of registration fees for this vehicle.)
- Utilizing DMV’s Online Plate Surrender to report the surrender of your plates. (You will not be eligible for a refund on the cost of registration fees for this vehicle.)
If your registration has a full six months or more remaining before it expires and you have surrendered your plates at a DMV customer service center, you may qualify for a partial refund. Simply complete an Application for Vehicle Registration form (form FMS-210) and return it to DMV. Refunds generally take 30 days to process. You will not be eligible for a refund if you used the Online Plate Surrender process to surrender your plates.
Deactivating Your Plates
If you have cancelled your vehicle liability insurance coverage but wish to keep your license plates, you may temporarily deactivate your license plates and registration.
Not complying with this law may result in severe penalties. If you cancel your insurance and do not notify DMV, your driving and vehicle registration privileges could be suspended.
Transferring Your Plates
To transfer plates to another vehicle, complete a License Plate Application (form VSA-10) and visit a customer service center to complete the transfer transaction.
Replacing Your Plates
If you have replaced your old plates, you may destroy them once the new ones have been received.