Special Plates and Placards - FAQ

No, you must wait until you receive your metal plate in the mail; then you may order online, by mail or in an MVD or authorized third-party office.

You will first receive a registration and tab with your current plate number for use until you receive the new plate by mail in four to six weeks. The new plate will come with a new tab and registration.

The new tab and registration were enclosed the window portion of the envelope that contained the plates.

Fees vary. See our Plates and Placards page.

One plate will be issued for each specialty and personalized plate order.

Yes. For many plates, $17 of the annual special plate fee is a tax-deductible charitable donation.

No, Arizona special plates are for Arizona-registered vehicles only.

Yes, as long as the vehicle is registered in Arizona and the eligibility requirements are met.

Yes, though not all special plates offer a motorcycle option. To view which plate types offer a motorcycle format, please visit azmvdnow.gov. 

Yes. A veteran plate can now be ordered online at azmvdnow.gov.

Many can be personalized for an additional annual personalization fee of $25. See our Plates and Placards page.

The maximum number of characters varies. See our Plates and Placards page.

You may request a remake of your personalized plate by visiting any MVD or authorized third-party office or mailing in a Special Plate Application. Write on the application that you are requesting a remake for a lost or damaged plate. The fee is $5 (plus postage/handling, if mailed, see Plates and Placards).

Yes. You can do this online at azmvdnow.gov or visit an MVD or authorized third-party office. New personalized and specialty plate fees will apply.  

Many special plates offer the disability symbol option for both standard and personalized. See our Plate Selections page for more information. On a personalized plate, the available number of characters is reduced by one to accommodate for the disability symbol.

A postage and handling fee is required. You must pay the usual special plate fee and/or personalization fee charged for that plate type.

No. You must submit a Deaf / Hard of Hearing Plate/Placard Application by mail or at any MVD or authorized third-party office. If you are adding the disability symbol to a special plate, then you must also complete a Special Plate Application.

You may add the disability symbol to your existing plate. A postage and handling fee is required. You may be charged any usual special plate and personalization fees due for that plate type. However, the disability symbol is considered one character. So, if you already have the maximum number of characters for the plate type, then the symbol can not be added.

There is no fee for a disability placard. A postage and handling fee is required for a disability plate.

Yes, in some cases. You must request the additional placard in writing and state the reason why the additional placard is needed.