The NC Museum of Natural Sciences specialty license plate featuring one of the Museum’s most iconic dinosaurs on exhibit– the “Terror of the South,” Acrocanthosaurus – is now available!
With each $30 specialty plate purchase, $20 goes directly to the Friends of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – the nonprofit that supports the Museum’s mission through research, exhibits, educational programs, and conservation efforts. Personalized plates are also available for an additional fee.
Thank you for your support!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I order the plate?
You can order your dino plate online through myNCDMV – no need to go into a DMV office!
- First, go to payments.ncdot.gov (the online registration and payment system used by NCDMV). You might recognize this interface from renewing your vehicle registration!
- Once you’re in, click on “Vehicle Services” and select “Order a Special or Personalized Plate.”
- You’ll then be able to choose a plate from a list of custom plate options – you can scroll or search for the NC Museum of Natural Sciences dino plate.
- Then, you’ll be prompted to enter your current license plate information and the last five digits of your car’s title number.
- From there, you’ll review your order and make the payment.
Specialty plates can take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive in the mail.
2. Can I submit a paper application instead?
Yes! If you do not want to use the online system, you can mail a completed paper form with a check to the NCDMV. Enclose a check, cashier’s check, or money order (no cash accepted) – $30 for a standard (numerical) plate or $60 for a personalized plate – and mail it to:
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
Special License Plate Unit
3155 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27697-3 155
3. What do the “AC” letters on the plate stand for?
AC represents the Acrocanthosaurus, pictured on the dino plate.