Marine Mammal Institute. How to Get Your Plates – It’s easy to reserve your Oregon gray whale license plates: Purchase a voucher online for only $40, of which $35 will directly support the research, graduate education, and public outreach programs of the OSU Marine Mammal Institute. Once 3,000 vouchers are sold, the Oregon DMV will begin the plate production process. Hang onto your vouchers! When the plates are ready, we will notify you that you can go to the DMV to exchange your voucher for your new whale plates. Note: There will be other applicable DMV registration and/or plate fees when the plates become available. Please read the FAQ for details. Purchase Voucher Online Now – MMI Overview – We share the Oregon Coast with the other animals that live here. Show your pride in the Oregon Coast and its amazing marine life with the Marine Mammal Institute’s Gray Whale “Coastal Playground” vehicle license plate. Every purchase supports the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute, meaning the license plates are more than distinctive and stylish — they also help support whale research, graduate student education, and public outreach. You can be one of the first to own the new plate by purchasing a voucher. As soon as 3,000 vouchers are sold, the plates will go into production, and you will be notified when your plate is available at the DMV. Thank you!
