Dear State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Bureau:
August 10
Hi! While I understand that the agency must strictly adhere to issuing license plates in order of car registrations, “FEK” really does mean FUCK in most English-speaking countries outside of New Jersey, U.S. of A. I was hoping I could resolve this via livechat or even email with a Bureau employee, but paper, ink, and stamp are okay.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Upright Citizen Who Doesn’t Want a FUCK License Plate
August 15
I thank you for your acknowledgement that you received payment for my personalized license plate. I’m glad you are able to issue my number two choice, I was kinda worried I’d have to settle for my douche-y third choice.
And, while I’m happy you’ve taken the time to send me a snail mail letter, a lot of effort would have been saved if your website kept a database of non-available plates and a means to place an online order for available plates. Having said this, I recognize that the InterWeb has only been around for 20 or so years and may just be a fad
And it was kinda cool to go get a cashier’s check at the 7-11. Haven’t done that since 1988.
Still, nice to hear from ya. I look forward to receiving my plates in 90 days.
September 15
Wow! You’re really on top of this! Thanks for the letter letting me know that my personalized plate order is at your vendor for stamping (by the way, does this mean “at the prison?” I wonder. Do murderers make plates, or are there too many stabby tools to allow them work in the plate factory?).
October 1
Thanks for the letter embossed with the Secretary of the Bureau’s official seal. I’m not sure why I need a letter informing that I’ll be changing my plates when the new plates come . . . but I’m still happy to carry the letter, as instructed, in my car. I’ll just swap plates when the new ones come, but I appreciate how much you care about me.
October 9
Many thanks for the update. I look forward to receiving my plates from your “vendor” within 60 days. Sure wish you had a website I could just check for status updates, but I’m cool with paper letters.
October 10
Today’s letter should probably read that my plates will be here in 59 days, since yesterday’s said 60. Still, we’re cool. Would that the city of Trenton showed such alacrity and kindness with our quarterly property tax bills.
BFF, Jenn