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Arizona Vanity Plate Checker

Arizona's stunning desert landscapes inspire some of the most creative vanity plates in the Southwest. From the iconic saguaro cactus to the majestic Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon State offers over 100 specialty plate designs to complement your personalized message. At just $25 per year, Arizona has some of the most affordable vanity plates in the country.

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Popular Arizona Plate Ideas

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Arizona Vanity Plate 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

Tips for Getting Your Arizona Plate

  • 1Use the AZ MVD Now portal for instant availability checking
  • 2Consider a specialty background - it only adds $25/year
  • 3Desert and nature themes are very popular, have alternatives ready
  • 4Arizona only requires a rear plate, so your design has maximum visibility
  • 5College rivalry plates (ASU vs U of A) make great conversation starters
  • 6Military veterans should check for free specialty plate options

Arizona Plate Info

Initial Fee$25
Annual Renewal$25/year
Max Characters7
AllowedLetters, numbers, and spaces
Processing Time2-4 weeks
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Did You Know?

  • •Arizona offers over 100 specialty license plate designs
  • •The iconic Arizona sunset plate features a saguaro cactus silhouette
  • •Arizona does not require front license plates
  • •The Grand Canyon plate is the most requested specialty design
  • •Arizona's $25 annual fee is among the lowest in the nation
  • •Military veterans can get free specialty plates in Arizona
  • •Personalized plates in Arizona can be ordered entirely online

Popular Specialty Plates

  • ✓Arizona State University Sun Devils
  • ✓University of Arizona Wildcats
  • ✓Grand Canyon University
  • ✓Arizona Cardinals NFL
  • ✓Phoenix Suns NBA
  • ✓Arizona Diamondbacks MLB

+ 4 more specialty designs

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