License Plates & Placards

Special License Plates

If you've already painted your automobile the color of your pet chameleon but desire further personalization, the list of special license plates available in the state of Arizona is long. You can use the markers to advertise everything from your Purple Heart to your allegiance to the University of Arizona.

Some of the plates, specifically those reserved for veterans, require that you verify your eligibility for them with the MVD, but most are available to anyone with a non-commercial vehicle.

While you can apply for many of them online, some require that you submit an application via postal mail. The varying initial application and annual renewal fees often go to supporting a related cause, so most of the plates eclipse mere vanity. Some of the options are listed below.

The Antique Plate application allows you to utilize the original plates from your classic or historical car, assuming they are in good condition, legible, and still painted the original colors. The list of classic cars gets updated every year. (Sorry, guys, but the 1970 Ford Maverick didn't make the cut.)

The Pet Friendly/Spay & Neuter plate is available to everyone. It features a cute cat/dog duo and supports spay/neuter programs throughout the state.

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States but act as an honorary consul and represent a foreign country, you can apply for an Honorary Foreign Consul license plate. There is no fee for the initial application or registration of the plates, but other fees may apply.

The Environmental plate supports the conservation initiatives of the Arizona Land Department. The department works to educate citizens about the environment and manage the state's natural resources for their long-term benefit.

Most special plates come with various fees, many of which go to the specific causes and organizations they promote.

Personalized Plates

You can personalize your special license plates, or even your standard Arizona plates, for further individuality. The cost is $25, and you can even check your number/letter combo online to see if it's already in use.

Disability Plates and Placards

The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) appreciates the importance of mobility, especially to those who are hindered by physical limitations. For that reason, it allows you to fill out a disability plate and placards application online using a writable pdf (and then mail it the Special Plates Unit) or at any one of the more than 100 MVD offices.

For complete details, please see Drivers With Disabilities on this site.

Antique License Plates

Historic Plates

To qualify, your vehicle must have an original manufacture model date that's at least 25 years old.

To apply, complete an application and submit it along with a $25 payment.

Classic Car Plates

To qualify, your vehicle must be on the list of classic cars filed with the Motor Vehicle Division by the Classic Car Club of America.

If your vehicle qualifies, you can order plates by submitting an application along with a $25 payment.

Surrendering License Plates After Moving

You are not required to return your Arizona license plates after relocating to a new state.