Frequently Asked Questions and Guidelines
1. How much does the "It's Like A Whole Other Country." license plate cost? This specialty plate has an annual fee of $30 per year.
2. Are my vehicle registration fees included in the price of the "It's Like A Whole Other Country." license plate? No. Fees for your annual registration are not included. See below for information on registration fees.
3. Can I personalize my "It's Like A Whole Other Country." license plate? For an additional $40 (total $70 annual fee) you may order a personalized plate of five spaces or less. TxDOT will review each request to ensure that it does not duplicate another plate already assigned.
4. What are the guidelines for selecting a personlized plate message?
- Selections may not consist of more than five characters, symbols, or spaces, OR three characters, symbols, or spaces and one silhouette of Texas.
- Limit of two spaces for punctuation symbols OR one silhouette of Texas.
- Each square of the selection block may be used to represent one alpha or numeric character, punctuation symbol, or space. The silhouette of Texas requires two selection blocks. Use an asterisk (*) to indicate the Texas silhouette.
- The only punctuation symbols that can be used are periods and dashes.
- Selections should be shown exactly as you wish them to appear on the license plate. Selections that contain alterations or erasures will not be considered.
- A selection that conflicts with the regular license plate numbering system or that has already been issued cannot be approved.
- TxDOT will notify you when your personalized plate request has been approved.
- You may transfer a personalized plate from your current plate to this new plate if it has five spaces or less.
5. What happens when I pick up my new plate? You will turn in your current windshield validation sticker and receive a new windshield validation sticker. You will also pay your regular annual vehicle registration fee. Proof of financial responsibility such as a liability insurance card or policy is also required at this time.
6. Will the expiration date of my regular vehicle registration change? Yes. If your vehicle is currently registered when the license plate is issued, your vehicle registration expiration date will be adjusted by TxDOT to correspond with the expiration of the special license plates. If necessary, additional fees will be collected or credit will be issued to make this adjustment.
7. When will I receive my "It's Like A Whole Other Country." license plate? It will take 2-2 1/2 weeks for the plates to be manufactured from the time the first order is placed with TxDOT. If the plates have already been manufactured at the time of your order, your plates should be ready within two weeks of TxDOT's receipt of your order. You will be notified by mail when your plates are ready for you to pick up from the office of your local county tax assessor-collector.
8. Can I transfer my license plate to another vehicle that I own or might buy in the future? For information about the transfer of specialty license plates, contact your county tax office.
9. What if I have more questions? Call the TxDOT customer help desk at 512-465-7611 or your local county tax assessor-collector.
The plate design shown above is an illustration of the final design submitted to TxDOT for approval. Design is subject to change pending final approval from TxDOT.
