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There’s a New Cat in Town
Vermont’s Conservation License Plate will have a different look this fall, with the launching
of the new “Catamount” plate. The plate’s design features a cougar along side mountainous lakeshore,
and like the original peregrine plate, its goal is to raise awareness and funds for nongame wildlife and watersheds.
Both the peregrine and the catamount plate are available, but once the peregrine plate inventory is gone,
that design will be retired
Invest in your children's and their children's future. Purchase Vermont's conservation
plate and let others know that you believe Vermont's animals, plants and natural communities
are worth protecting. Money from the sale of conservation plates supports not only the
Nongame Wildlife Fund, but also the Watershed Grant Fund.
The Watershed Grant Fund assists localized efforts to protect water resources. The fund
provides grants to towns, nonprofit organization and community groups with specific
watershed projects. A watershed is a river, stream, lake, pond, or wetland along with
the surrounding land and water that drains into it.
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Conservation License Plate application
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Past projects include:
- Managing storm runoff to protect local streams
- Monitoring water quality in local swimming holes
- Improving fish habitat
- Developing wetland educational programs for children
- Improving canoe access to rivers
For more information on Watershed Grant Projects funded since 1998 and how to apply for
a grant, click here.
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Since the plate was first introduced in 1997, Vermont drivers have registered or renewed
over 9,500 vehicles with the conservation plate. The plate sales have generated more
than $0.5 million for projects supported by the Nongame Wildlife Fund and the Watershed
Grant Fund. By purchasing a plate, Vermont drivers are helping to protect those natural
things that make Vermont a special and unique place to live.
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How much does the Conservation license plate cost?
NEW LICENSE PLATES - with regular number series Conservation license plates cost an additional $20.00.
Your Annual Renewal Fee will be $20.00 + Annual Registration Fee. Eligible vehicles are Passenger Cars and
Light Trucks registered at $27.00 (diesel), $59 (electric), $60.00 (gas), and Trucks registered
for less than 26,100 lbs.
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NEW "PERSONALIZED" CONSERVATION PLATES - cost an additional $55.00.
Your Annual Renewal Fee will be $55.00 + Annual Registration Fee.
Eligible vehicles are Passenger Cars and Light Trucks registered at
$27.00 (diesel), $59 (electric), $60.00 (gas), and Trucks registered
for less than 26,100lbs. Note: the plate must contain a minimum of two
(2) characters and a maximum of six (6) characters.
If the vehicle is a truck the maximum number of characters is five (5).
A combination of letters, spaces, and up to 2 numbers in combination with
letters is allowed (i.e." CAT*21"). "0" is a number. Use an asterisk (*) to
indicate spaces between letters and numbers.
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CONVERTING EXISTING "PERSONALIZED" PLATES - to Conservation license plates cost $20.00.
Your Annual Renewal Fee will be $55.00 + Annual Registration Fee.
Where can I purchase a Conservation license plate?
Conservation license plates are available at the offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles:
- Bennington - 215 North Main Street
- Burlington - 1193 North Avenue
- Montpelier - 120 State Street
- Newport - State Office Building, 100 Main Street, Suite 130
- Rutland - State Office Complex, 101 State Place
- Springfield - State Office Building, 100 Mineral Street
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