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RS-25
SUBJECT:
HORSELESS CARRIAGE (ANCIENT), ANTIQUE (REGULAR & PERMANENT)
AND AUTHENTICATED LICENSE PLATES
DESCRIPTION AND USE:
THIS PROCEDURE PROVIDES INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
HORSELESS CARRIAGE (ANCIENT), ANTIQUE AND AUTHENTICATED LICENSE PLATES.
I. PROVISIONS OF LAW:
Section 320.086, Florida Statutes, provides for the issuance of Horseless Carriage (Ancient),
antique (regular) and historical authenticated license plates. Upon payment of the license tax for
an ancient motor vehicle prescribed by s. 320.08(1)(d), (2)(a) or (3)(e), the customer may be
issued one of these special license plates.
Section 320.086(3), Florida Statutes, provides for the issuance of a permanent Horseless
Carriage (Ancient) or Antique (permanent) license plate to the owner of ancient, or antique firefighting
apparatus or other historical motor vehicle or former military vehicle.
Section 320.086(4), Florida Statutes, provides for the issuance of a historical license plate to the
owner of an ancient or antique motor vehicle.
Section 320.086(5), Florida Statutes, provides for the issuance of an antique license plate
for former military vehicles that are used only in exhibitions, parades, or public display
and are exempt from the requirement to display a license plate or registration insignia, if
the exemption is necessary to maintain the vehicle's accurate military markings. The
license plate and registration certificate must be carried within the vehicle and available
for inspection by any law enforcement officer.
Section 320.086(6), Florida Statutes, states: "Former military vehicle" means a vehicle,
including a trailer, regardless of the vehicle's size, weight, or year of manufacture, that was
manufactured for use in any country's military forces and is maintained to represent its
military design and markings accurately.
II. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION:
Vehicles classified as ancient or antique may be issued regular, special, specialty or personalized
license plates (See Exhibit A).
A. A Horseless Carriage (Ancient) motor vehicle is defined as an automobile, truck, or
motorcycle manufactured in 1945 or earlier. The license plate is permanent and valid for
use without renewal as long as the vehicle is owned by the same owner/registrant. The
class code for a horseless carriage (ancient) motor vehicle is 82.
Revision(s) to this procedure: Added an antique license plate may be issued to certain former
military vehicles 30 years old or older. Removed note on page 2.
Updated exhibit C.
DIVISION DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE DATE
07/01/05
REVISION DATE
06/03/05
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HSMV 80001 (Rev. 5/92)
STATE OF FLORIDA
Florida Motor Vehicles
PROCEDURE #
RS-25
SUBJECT:
HORSELESS CARRIAGE (ANCIENT), ANTIQUE (REGULAR &
PERMANENT) AND AUTHENTICATED LICENSE PLATES
NOTE: Motor vehicles with a model year of 1946-60, currently registered as a Horseless
Carriage prior to July 1, 1996, shall be "grandfathered in" and maintain a permanent
license plate, until the vehicle is transferred to a new owner. Upon transfer to a new
owner the vehicle will be registered as an antique and renewed annually.
B. An Antique (regular) motor vehicle is defined as an automobile, truck or motorcycle
manufactured after 1945 and of the age of 30 years or more after the date of
manufacture, equipped with an engine of the age of 30 years or more after the date of
manufacture. The license plate must be renewed annually. The class code for an
Antique (regular) motor vehicle is 95 (automobiles old class code 95, trucks old class
code 91).
NOTE: Motor Vehicles with a model year of 1976 or earlier currently registered with class
code 95 or 91 shall be "Grandfathered in" and maintain their current license plate
(until their regular 5-year replacement). These vehicles are eligible for an Antique
(regular) license plate, until the vehicle is transferred to a new owner. Upon transfer
of the title to a new owner, the vehicle will no longer qualify for an Antique
(regular) license plate.
C. Authenticated license plates may be issued to any vehicle manufactured in 1975 or
earlier. The license plate must be furnished by the owner of the vehicle and presented
to the Division of Motor Vehicles (Direct Mail and Title Correction Section) for
authentication. The license plate must be the same year as the model year of the car or
truck. The license plate will be approved for issuance by the department as an
authenticated license plate if the license plate has not been refurbished in any way and
is still legible for law enforcement purposes.
D. Motorcycles manufactured after 1946 and of the age of 30 years or more will be issued
a regular series, antique (regular) motorcycle or authenticated license plate. There are
no provisions for a reduced registration fee for motorcycles in this category.
E. Horseless Carriage or Antique (permanent) license plates may be issued to any ancient
or antique firefighting apparatus or other historical motor vehicle or former military
vehicle. The license plates shall be permanent and valid for use without renewal as
long as the vehicle is owned by the same owner/registrant.
III. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HORSELESS CARRIAGE (ANCIENT) AND
ANTIQUE (PERMANENT) LICENSE PLATES:
Application for a Horseless Carriage (Ancient) license plate must be submitted to: Direct Mail
and Title Correction Section, Bureau of Titles and Registration, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #72,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0620.
Application for an antique (permanent) license plate may be submitted to any local tax
collector's office or license plate agency.
A. An accurately completed form HSMV 83045, Application for Registration of a Street
Rod, Horseless Carriage or Antique (Permanent) Rev. 07/02 or later, is required for the
issuance of the Horseless Carriage (Ancient) or Antique (Permanent) license plate.
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REVISION DATE
06/03/05
HSMV 80001 (Rev. 5/92)
STATE OF FLORIDA
Florida Motor Vehicles
PROCEDURE #
RS-25
SUBJECT:
HORSELESS CARRIAGE (ANCIENT), ANTIQUE (REGULAR &
PERMANENT) AND AUTHENTICATED LICENSE PLATES
NOTE: This form is not used when requesting an Antique (unless it is a permanent antique) or
Authenticated license plates.
B. FEES:
1. Submit tax fees shown for class code 82 from the Tax Due and Credit Manual,
trust fund fees from the Class Code/Fee Chart, $2.50 Service fee, $10 License
Plate fee, if applying by mail, refer to RS-01. This is a permanent license
plate. The $100 Initial Registration fee is not required.
NOTE: When NOT requesting a Horseless Carriage license plate, use the appropriate class code,
not class code 82.
2. Submit tax fees shown for class code 95 (automobiles) and class code 91
(trucks) from the Tax Due and Credit Manual, trust fund fees from the Class
Code/Fee Chart, $2.50 Service fee, (add $.50, if applying through a county
branch office) $10 license plate fee, $1 Decal on Demand Fee. If applying by
mail, refer to RS-01. Specialty license plates may be issued with class code
95 or 91 and the appropriate annual use fees. Regular personalized license
plates and personalized specialty plates may be issued with the appropriate
annual use fees. This license plate is renewed annually. The $100 Initial
Registration fee is not required.
NOTE: An antique (regular or permanent) license plate may be purchased in the tax collector's
office (see Exhibit B for instructions on processing permanent antique license plates).
3. Submit tax fees shown for class code 95 (automobiles) and class code 91
(trucks) from the Tax Due and Credit Manual, trust fund fees from the Class
Code/Fee Chart, $10 personalized fee, $2 process fee, $2.50 Service fee, $1
Decal on Demand fee and $4.00 Authentication fee. The $2 ARF fee is not
required. The $100 Initial Registration fee is required, if the vehicle is less
than 30 years old.
C. The applicant must have a valid Florida Certificate of Title for the qualifying vehicle.
D. PROOF OF INSURANCE:
Proof of Florida insurance indicating personal injury protection (PIP) and property
damage liability (PDL) coverage as required by Florida registration and insurance laws.
The applicant must submit a copy of an insurance card, policy or binder, or form HSMV
83330, Florida Vehicle Insurance Affidavit. If there is no Florida agent, a copy of a
Florida Automobile Identification Card or proof of extended coverage for Florida is
acceptable as long as it indicates PIP and PDL. The 5-digit insurance company code is
required. Refer to DMV Procedure RS-36 for additional information.