💡 Tips Before You Order
- Design first, order second. Use the PlateCraft designer to visualise your plate before paying any fees.
- Check availability early. Most DMVs let you search for free — save yourself the disappointment before you fall in love with a combination.
- Read the rules. Character limits, allowed characters, and restricted words vary by state and country. Government pages below include the full rules.
- Watch out for third-party sites that charge extra "processing fees" on top of the official government fee. Always go directly to the .gov link.
- Fees vary widely — from around £250 in the UK to $25–$100+ in the US, depending on state and plate type.
United States
13 StatesOrder personalised or special interest plates online. Up to 7 characters. Check availability instantly before applying.
Visit CA DMVTexas operates through MyPlates.com, its state-licensed vendor. The TxDMV page links directly to the ordering portal. Up to 6 characters.
Visit TxDMVCheck availability and order online through NY DMV. You must have a current registration before ordering. Up to 8 characters.
Visit NY DMVCheck if your combination is available online for free, then apply at your local tax collector's office. Up to 7 characters.
Visit FL DHSMVIllinois "Pick-A-Plate" online portal — search and reserve your combination instantly. One of the most straightforward systems in the US.
Visit Pick-A-PlateVirginia has the highest vanity plate rate in the US (16%). Create and customise your plate online with the DMV's plate builder tool.
Visit VA DMVCheck plate availability online and order through Nevada DMV. The state has one of the highest vanity plate rates in the US. Up to 7 characters.
Visit NV DMVArizona's plate ordering moved to AZ MVD Now. Apply online in minutes. Up to 6 characters. Initial fee $25 plus annual renewal.
Visit AZ MVDWashington DOL offers personalised plates online. Choose from standard or specialty plate backgrounds with custom text.
Visit WA DOLApply by mail or in person at any Oregon DMV office. Custom plates cost $50 per registration year. Allow 6–8 weeks for delivery.
Visit OR DMVOrder personalised plates online or at a Colorado DMV office. Wide choice of specialty plate backgrounds. Up to 7 characters.
Visit CO DMVOrder online with a MyMVC account or apply by mail. Minimum 3 characters, maximum 7. Fee: $50. Dedicated plates also available.
Visit NJ MVCDon't see your state? Every US state has a DMV website — search for "[your state] DMV personalized plates" to find your official portal.
United Kingdom
England · Wales · Scotland · Northern IrelandThe official DVLA site to search and buy personalised registrations directly from the government. From £250 fully inclusive. Over 47 million available combinations. Nine online auctions per year.
Visit DVLA RegistrationsThe official government guide covering everything: how to buy, transfer a plate to your vehicle, assign from a certificate, and renew every 10 years.
Visit GOV.UK GuideBuying a plate privately or from a dealer? This GOV.UK page explains the certificate of entitlement (V750), retention documents (V778), and how to transfer a plate to your vehicle.
Visit GOV.UK Plates Guide🇬🇧 UK Quick Facts
- Format rules: Plates must follow the standard format or be a dateless cherished number — you cannot make the plate appear newer than the vehicle.
- Minimum price: New registrations from DVLA start at £250. Popular combinations can reach thousands — or millions — at auction.
- Renew every 10 years: Once assigned to a vehicle, your right to use the number renews automatically. Off a vehicle, a retention certificate must be renewed every 10 years.
- DVLA does not make the plates: After purchase you'll receive a V750 or V778 certificate. Take this to any DVLA-registered number plate supplier to get the physical plates made.
Australia
NSW · VIC · QLDNSW plates are ordered through the official Service NSW portal. Huge variety of styles, combinations, and colours. Can be ordered as a gift.
Visit Service NSWVictoria's personalised plates are managed via VicRoads' Custom Plates service. Order online, check availability, and choose from dozens of plate styles.
Visit VicRoadsPersonalised Plates Queensland (PPQ) is the exclusive provider for QLD. Order online or call 136 356. Wide range of designs available.
Visit QLD Government