Alaska Vanity Plate Rules & Restrictions
Everything you need to know about what's allowed (and what's not) on Alaskapersonalized license plates.
Alaska Plate Requirements at a Glance
Maximum Characters
6
Minimum Characters
2
Allowed Characters
Letters, numbers, and spaces
Alaska Specific Rules
- 2-6 characters for standard passenger vehicles
- 2-5 characters for motorcycles
- Letters, numbers, and spaces only
- No special symbols or punctuation allowed
- $30 annual personalization fee
- Must have valid Alaska registration
- Requires driver license or registration number to check
- Subject to DMV approval
What Will Get Your Application Rejected
Alaska DMV reviews all vanity plate applications. Here's what will definitely get rejected:
Alaska Prohibited Content
- Profane or vulgar language
- Obscene or sexual content
- Racial or ethnic slurs
- Drug references
- Gang-related terminology
- Combinations implying official government status
Tips to Get Your Plate Approved
Keep it simple and clear
Plates that are easy to read are more likely to be approved.
Avoid creative spellings of banned words
Reviewers know all the tricks. "A55" isn't fooling anyone.
Have backup options ready
Your first choice might be taken. Prepare 2-3 alternatives.
Check availability first
Use our checker to verify your plate is available before applying.
What If My Application Is Rejected?
If Alaska DMV rejects your application, you typically can:
- 1.Submit a different plate combination at no additional fee
- 2.Request a refund of your application fee
- 3.In some cases, appeal the decision with an explanation
Contact Alaska DMV directly for their specific appeal process.
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