Arkansas Vanity Plate Rules & Restrictions
Everything you need to know about what's allowed (and what's not) on Arkansaspersonalized license plates.
Arkansas Plate Requirements at a Glance
Maximum Characters
7
Minimum Characters
2
Allowed Characters
Letters, numbers, and spaces
Arkansas Specific Rules
- Maximum 7 characters including spaces
- Letters, numbers, and spaces allowed
- $25 annual personalization fee
- Must search through MyDMV Arkansas portal
- Subject to DFA approval
- Cannot duplicate existing plates
- Offensive combinations will be rejected
- Plates must be renewed annually
What Will Get Your Application Rejected
Arkansas DFA reviews all vanity plate applications. Here's what will definitely get rejected:
Arkansas Prohibited Content
- Vulgar or profane language
- Sexual or obscene content
- Racial slurs or discriminatory terms
- Drug or alcohol references
- Gang-related terminology
- Government impersonation
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 Arkansas DFA 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 Arkansas DFA directly for their specific appeal process.
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