Florida Vanity Plate Rules & Restrictions
Everything you need to know about what's allowed (and what's not) on Floridapersonalized license plates.
Florida Plate Requirements at a Glance
Maximum Characters
7
Minimum Characters
2
Allowed Characters
Letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens
Florida Specific Rules
- Maximum 7 characters including spaces
- Letters, numbers, spaces, and hyphens allowed
- $43 initial fee
- $15 annual renewal fee
- Specialty plate backgrounds have additional fees
- Cannot duplicate existing plates
- Cannot be offensive or misleading
- Spaces and hyphens count as characters
- Must be easily readable
- DHSMV reserves right to recall offensive plates
What Will Get Your Application Rejected
Florida DHSMV reviews all vanity plate applications. Here's what will definitely get rejected:
Florida Prohibited Content
- Profane or vulgar language
- Obscene or sexual content
- Racial or ethnic slurs
- Drug references
- Gang-related terminology
- Terms that impersonate law enforcement
- Misleading government references
- Combinations deemed offensive in any language
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 Florida DHSMV 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 Florida DHSMV directly for their specific appeal process.
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