Personalizing Your Arizona License Plate

Personalized license plates in Arizona offer a unique opportunity for vehicle owners to express their individuality and convey personal messages or affiliations through their vehicle's license plate. This guide outlines the guidelines and options for personalizing your Arizona license plate, ensuring that your custom plate not only stands out but also adheres to state regulations.

Personalized license plates can include letters, numbers, and some special characters to create a custom message. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) allows for a certain number of characters, depending on the plate design.

It's important to note that all personalized plate requests are subject to review by ADOT to ensure they meet content guidelines.

When deciding on your custom message, consider its readability, significance, and adherence to ADOT's content restrictions, which exclude offensive or inappropriate language.

The application for a personalized license plate can be completed online or by mail. You'll need to provide your desired plate message and pay the applicable fees, including a personalization fee and standard registration fees.

After submission, your personalized plate request will undergo a review process. If approved, you'll receive notification, and your new plate will be mailed to you. Rejected applications due to content restrictions will also be communicated, offering you the chance to revise your request.

Personalized plates are subject to annual renewal alongside your vehicle registration. They can also be transferred to another vehicle you own, subject to ADOT's transfer policies and fees.

If your personalized plate is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement through ADOT. If you wish to change your custom message, a new application will be required, including payment of the personalization fee.

Personalized license plates allow you to make a statement on the road, celebrate personal milestones, or show support for causes and affiliations important to you. They add a unique touch to your vehicle and can even make it more recognizable.