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Wheelchair License Plates
Replacement Disability Permits and Plates
License Plates for the Cause
Antique Plates
Personalized License Plates
Fees
When Will the Plates Expire?
Disposing of Old License Plates

In a world where everyone wants to show his or her individuality, specialty license plates have become more and more popular with Florida drivers. Whether you want to save the whales, honk for family values, or just get a wheelchair-accessible parking place, the state has a plate for you. Check them all out at once in this license plate brochure.

Top Wheelchair License Plates

The most common kind of specialty license plate is the wheelchair plate, which you can obtain by request at your local county tax collector's office. You must have already been approved for a disabled parking permit to request the plates. See Drivers With Disabilities on this site for more information about disabled parking permits.

Once you receive the new license plate, you'll need to turn in your old one. The new plate will have the same expiration date as the previous one, no matter when you acquired it. You'll still need to renew the registration on this plate annually or biennially.

Top Replacement Disability Permits and Plates

If your disabled parking permit is lost, damaged, or stolen, you may replace it for free by going to a county tax collector's office with your driver's license.

If your disabled parking plate is lost, damaged, or stolen, follow the procedures listed on our Replacing a Lost Registration page for replacing license plates.

Top License Plates for the Cause

Perhaps the ideal time to switch from regular to specialty plates would be at the time that your five-year license replacement cycle comes around, but if you can't wait another year to show your love for the manatee, then you can get the new plates at your renewal for a fee of $10, plus the specialty plate fee for the cause you're supporting.

The state's website offers a complete list of specialty plates, along with fees and a photo for each. Just for fun, check out the 2008 Specialty Plate Rankings to see which designs were most popular throughout the Florida.

Top Antique Plates

Your vehicle must be at least 30 years old to qualify for antique plate status.

To receive the plates, bring your current registration with you to a county tax collector's office.

Top Personalized License Plates

If you want to send a message that's all your own, you can apply for a personalized license plate. You can check online first to see if the plate you want is available. If it is, you fill out the application and submit it to your local county tax collector's office. The application will need to be reviewed and accepted to ensure that no obscene or objectionable words or phrases are being used.

If it's accepted, you should be able to pick up the new plate at your county tax collector's office in about 45 days. You'll need to surrender your old plate at that time. The personalized plate costs $12 per year, in addition to regular renewal and/or other specialty plate fees.

Top Fees

Basic license plate fees vary depending on a few factors, including the vehicle's type and weight.

Top When Will the Plates Expire?

License plates expire in six years. You'll still have to renew your vehicle registration during this time.

Top Disposing of Old License Plates

To properly dispose of a license plate on a vehicle that is no longer being used, do one of the following:

Mail the plate and a request to cancel and recycle the plate to:
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Neil Kirkman Building
- Mail Stop 63
- Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500

Bring the plate into your local county tax collector's office and request cancellation of the plate.

Related Questions from DMV Answers

Does a handicap or disabled driver require a special drivers license?
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- Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Disabled Drivers
Not necessarily. Most states subject disabled drivers to the same tests and procedures as non-disabled drivers. Every state, however, does offer handicap plates and placards to ease the parking frustrations of handicapped drivers. Most states will restrict the drivers license of a handicapped applicant, based on the particular handicap in question. Many of us are familiar with the license restriction for poor eyesight, requiring such drivers to wear corrective lenses whenever operating a motor vehicle. The same sort of restriction might apply for a prosthetic limb or severe hearing impairment. Connecticut, for example, restricts your license for the two aforementioned conditions, or any type of medical waiver you might require. To obtain your drivers license as a disabled driver, you will need to pass the usual battery of written and road tests. Many DMV offices offer special accommodations for handicapped drivers. If your car is modified in some way to assist with your disability, ...
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Where do I get disability forms?
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- Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Disabled Drivers
Online.Finding driver-related disability forms – such as those for disabled drivers’ license plates and parking placards – takes no more effort than visiting the Web site of your state’s DMV or motor vehicle agency, downloading the form (most are in PDF format), and printing it. On the Web site, you can also find instructions for completing the forms, as well as any special medical documents you need to present with them and any medical checkups and doctors’ signatures you need to obtain.Other Disability FormsIf you’re looking for other disability forms – such as benefit claims supporting forms and Medicare prescription drug help forms – you can get them from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Visit the agency’s Web site or your local SSA office, or contact the agency at (800) 772-1213.Also keep in mind that most states provide residents with disability forms and information through state agencies, too. In West Virginia, f...
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Where is the closest tag office?
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- DMV Locations and Hours
All states offer as many vehicle services locations as possible to promote adherence to registration and titling laws. These offices, which some states refer to as as tag offices, can easily be found by visiting your state's DMV Web page. You'll find listings for each, including phone numbers, addresses and hours. These offices handle everything that's vehicle services related. This includes registration, titling and license plates and placards. To avoid possible lines, try visiting DMV locations in the middle of the month and week. Lines are always longest at the end of the month. In some states county treasurers and county clerks serve as tag agents. Depending on the size of your county, operating hours can be erratic. Closing for an hour or two during lunch is common with smaller county offices. Calling ahead is always recommended.
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