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Plate Tectonics
Revenue to non-profits from sales of specialty plates is down a bit, but is last year's fee increase really to blame?
Amy Keller | 8/1/2010
| Specialty Plate Revenue | |||
| Plate/Sponsor | Jan. 09-April 09 | Jan. 10-April 10 | % Change |
| Conserve Wildlife | $129,510 | $183,665 | +41.82% |
| End Breast Cancer | $191,025 | $175,925 | -7.9% |
| Florida State University | $628,300 | $560,875 | -10.73% |
| Orlando Magic | $28,250 | $32,775 | +16.02% |
| Protect Our Reefs | $341,725 | $306,725 | -10.24% |
| Save the Manatee | $389,480 | $457,440 | +17.45% |
| Special Olympics | $25,005 | $21,300 | -14.82% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | $284,450 | $258,250 | -9.21% |
| University of Florida | $978,100 | $915,925 | -6.36% |
| University of Miami | $242,700 | $225,825 | -6.95% |
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| Fee Increases | |||
| In 2009, the Florida Legislature hiked a number of DMV fees. The cost of a driver’s license, for instance, increased 44%, from $27 to $48. The fee for an initial registration of a vehicle, meanwhile, more than doubled from $100 to $225. Fees affecting specialty license plates are as follows: | |||
| ? | Old | New | Increase |
| Registration Fee | $46.10 | $71.15 | $25.05 |
| Specialty Plate Processing Fee | $2 | $5 | $3 |
| New Plate Fee | $12 | $28 | $16 |
| Specialty Plate Fee* | $15-$25 | $15-$25 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $75.10-$85.10 | $119.25-$129.25 | $44.05 |
| *Revenue that goes to charities | |||
