Massachusetts Launches 2026 Low-Number License Plate Lottery With 237 Plates Up for Grabs

Applications Now Open Through August 14

Applications for the 2026 Low Number License Plate Lottery opened online via the myRMV Online Service Center at 10 a.m. on June 15. The window stays open until 5 p.m. on August 14, and best of all, there’s no cost to enter.

This year’s selection includes a mix of highly desirable combinations, from single- and double-character plates to other short sequences. Some of the available plates include 318, 7575, 8J, 66K, V3, and L99.

How the Lottery Works

Winners and alternates will be chosen using an electronic random number generator. The RMV will notify selected applicants by email no later than September 15, 2026. At that same time, the official list of winners will also be posted on the RMV website.

Who Can Apply

The lottery is limited to standard white passenger vehicle plates, and there are a few eligibility requirements to keep in mind. To participate, you must:

• Be a Massachusetts resident
• Own a current, active, registered, and insured passenger vehicle in the state
• Submit only one application (even if you own multiple vehicles)
• Agree to allow your name and city or town to be made public if you win

Certain groups are not eligible, including companies, corporations, commercial vehicle owners, motorcycle owners, MassDOT employees, and their immediate family members. Applicants must also have an active registration and no outstanding violations or obligations with the RMV.

One important note: you can’t request a specific plate number. All plates are assigned randomly through the drawing.

What Happens If You Win

If your name is selected, you’ll need to pay the special low-number plate fee along with your regular registration costs. The RMV will mail you instructions explaining how to transfer your current registration to your new plate.

Winners must complete the transfer and payment by December 31, 2026. If the process isn’t finished by that deadline, the plate will be forfeited and reassigned to an alternate winner.

It’s also worth remembering that these plates remain the property of the RMV. They’re tied to the winning applicant and can’t be transferred to someone else.

A Quick Reminder

This lottery applies only to standard white passenger plates. The RMV previously ran a separate, one-time drawing for the commemorative 250th Anniversary blue plates, which is not part of this current program.