Dinosaur Plates Now Available
December 17, 2025
The NC Museum of Natural Sciences specialty license plate featuring one of the Museum’s most iconic dinosaurs on exhibit — Acrocanthosaurus, the “Terror of the South” — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit a paper application instead?
Yes. You can mail a completed paper form with a check, cashier’s check or money order made out to NCDMV (no cash accepted). Price is $30 for a standard (numerical) plate or $60 for a personalized plate. Mailing address:
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
Special License Plate Unit
3155 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27697-3 155
What do the “AC” letters on the plate stand for?
AC represents the Acrocanthosaurus, pictured on the dino plate.
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