CU License Plates
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Wherever you go, show your Buffs pride with a CU Boulder license plate! Anyone is eligible for CU plates — you do not have to be an alum. Plates are currently available in Colorado, Texas and Maryland.
When you purchase a CU specialty plate, you’ll be contributing $50 toward the Alumni Association’s student scholarship fund. These scholarships help offset the cost of a CU education — and for some, help make their education possible.
Support the next generation of Forever Buffs while showing your CU pride on the road!
Support CU students
"I am incredibly humbled by receiving an alumni scholarship. … As I continue to forge my own path, I remain grounded by Forever Buffs and their support. Thank you for continuing to invest in me and other students with big dreams." – Hanna Skuladottir (MechEngr, PolSci'21)
Colorado
To get your CU license plates in Colorado:
Make a scholarship donation of at least $50 to the CU Boulder Alumni Association.
Take your donation confirmation email, which will include the State of Colorado certification, to the Division of Motor Vehicles and present it to a clerk.
Pay the required DMV fee ($50) for obtaining specialty plates. Your CU license plate will be sent via the U.S. Postal Service.*
*Colorado plates are shipped within four business days of your order and delivered by the U.S. Postal Service 5–7 business days later, though it may take up to three weeks. Please check with USPS and then your county DMV office if you have not received your plates after one month.
- Can I get CU plates even if my current plates are not yet expiring? Yes. The Colorado DMV will prorate the registration fee for the time remaining until your registration expires.
- Can I pay for two vehicles on one application? No, you must complete a separate application for each vehicle you want to register with CU license plates.
- Can I purchase CU plates for another person as a gift? Yes. When filling out the donation information on the CU Foundation website, list the recipient’s name in the Gift Comments box and the Vehicle Title Name box. You will then need to send the email confirmation to the recipient, and they can complete the process at the DMV.
Texas
To get your CU license plates in Texas, you simply need to order through My Plates. A portion of your purchase will benefit CU Boulder Alumni Association scholarships.
Special Offer: August 30th – December 31st, 2024
- Receive a $75 rebate on a 5-year personalized My Plates Select plate purchase or a $30 rebate on a 3-year personalized My Plates Select plate purchase.
- Receive a $20 rebate on a 5-year background only My Plates Select plate or a $10 rebate on a 3-year background only My Plates Select plate purchase.
To access offer, use rebate code TAILG8 at checkout.
Frequently asked questions:
- What if I already have a specialty license plate through My Plates? You can restyle your specialty license plate with a one-time charge and apply the remainder of your contract to the Forever Buffs license plate.
- Can I get a personalized Forever Buffs license plate number? Yes, there is an option to customize your license plate number.
- What if I already have a personalized license plate number through the state of Texas? You can transfer that number to a Forever Buffs license plate after My Plates confirms that you are the owner of that personalized number. However, you must contact the My Plates call center at 1-888-769-7528 to complete this type of order.
Maryland
To get your CU license plates in Maryland:
Make a $50 donation to the Washington D.C. Forever Buffs chapter scholarship fund. Using the Designation drop-down menu, select Washington D.C. Alumni Scholarship Fund.
After we receive confirmation of your donation, we’ll send you an application form for the Maryland DMV and a letter confirming your donation.
Fill out the application form we send and take the completed form and the letter confirming your scholarship donation to your local DMV to complete your registration.
