Arizona Vanity Plate Rules & Restrictions
Everything you need to know about what's allowed (and what's not) on Arizonapersonalized license plates.
Arizona Plate Requirements at a Glance
Maximum Characters
7
Minimum Characters
2
Allowed Characters
Letters, numbers, and spaces
Arizona Specific Rules
- Maximum 7 characters including spaces
- Letters, numbers, and spaces allowed
- $25 annual personalization fee
- Specialty plate backgrounds add $25 more annually
- Standard processing through AZ MVD Now portal
- Cannot duplicate existing combinations
- Subject to MVD content approval
- Plates can be transferred between vehicles for $8 fee
What Will Get Your Application Rejected
Arizona MVD reviews all vanity plate applications. Here's what will definitely get rejected:
Arizona Prohibited Content
- Profane, obscene, or vulgar terms
- Sexual references or innuendo
- Racial or discriminatory language
- Drug or alcohol references
- Gang-related symbols or terms
- Terms that could be mistaken for government plates
- References to illegal activities
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 Arizona MVD 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 Arizona MVD directly for their specific appeal process.
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Make sure your dream plate is available in Arizona before applying.
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