For more information, see Personalized Plate.
How do I apply for a personalized plate?
You will need to visit our Motor Vehicle Portal(MVP) to request a personalized plate. Be prepared to pay the appropriate personalized plate fees. Special Group plates may require an additional contribution to the organization they support.
Can I order a personalized plate online?
Yes. A personalized plate may be ordered online through the Motor Vehicle Portal (MVP). Click on the License Plate options to place order.
How many characters can I use on a personalized plate?
The number of characters you can use on a personalized plate depends on the type of license plate you select:
- Standard license plate: Up to seven characters, with the exception to the In God We Trust plate, which may only have up to five characters
- Special Group license plate: Up to five characters with the exception to the B&W Historical Support plate, which may have up to seven characters.
- Motorcycle license plate: Up to five characters, or up to four for the In God We Trust plate or Special Group plates
How can I find out if the wording I want on my personalized plate is available?
You can use the Motor Vehicle Portal (MVP) to not only check if the wording you want is available, but also how it would look on different types of license plates. Note that the wording being available does not mean that it will be approved by the DMV if it is found to be against the personalized plate guidelines.
My personalized plate was damaged or lost. Can I replace it?
Yes, a personalized plates may be replaced online through the Motor Vehicle Portal (MVP). Click on the request a personalized plate option to place order.
How long will it take to receive my personalized plate?
You should expect to receive your personalized plate within eight weeks of placing your order.