Special Plates and Placards

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.  

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fees vary. See our Plates and Placards page.

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

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.

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.