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Dave 53
04-25-2022, 10:29 PM
Just got my vanity plates that I ordered about 5 months ago. I wanted and thought I ordered WRX(space)DNA.

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To order on-line, you fill in the boxes with the letters/numbers you want. Instructions indicate to use a "/" for a half space. No specific instructions on how to get a full space, but if you just leave the box blank, on the mockup of your plate they show you, there's a space.

Turns out on DMV form Reg 17, there are instructions to use a "*" to indicate a full space.

Went to the DMV counter and the nice lady told me tuff ****. I nicely asked for the manager and she gave me a number to call. Called, explained what happened and was told it happens often and I'll get the corrected plates in 30-90 days. Suggested including the "*" for a full space in instructions on the web site and got a, "yaa, that should be done" response.

Pro tip: Even though not indicated, use an "*" to get a full space.

EZ$
04-26-2022, 12:23 PM
Hey Dave. Thanks for the heads up! I'm still without a car. It's been at the painter since August 30. I picked up the go kart back in January because I had some things I needed to do before the body went on. I had planned to possibly do a vanity plate, and all the ones that I have considered mostly have a full space in them, so this info is invaluable!

If I ever get this car back together and registered, I plan to start coming down Friday mornings.

I hope everything is going well for you.

Alan_C
04-26-2022, 12:46 PM
I wish the DMV had a list of unacceptable letter sequences beyond the obvious ones.
My first choice was DOHCFFR, rejected with no reason given.
2nd choice was DOHCF5R, that flew and was issued.
Then I moved to AZ and that was that.

Dave 53
04-26-2022, 04:27 PM
Hey Dave. Thanks for the heads up! I'm still without a car. It's been at the painter since August 30. I picked up the go kart back in January because I had some things I needed to do before the body went on. I had planned to possibly do a vanity plate, and all the ones that I have considered mostly have a full space in them, so this info is invaluable!

If I ever get this car back together and registered, I plan to start coming down Friday mornings.

I hope everything is going well for you.

You don't need a car to show up Friday mornings! Met a new Danville Mk4 builder last Friday.

EZ$
04-26-2022, 05:46 PM
Can't be there this week, but I'll plan for next week.