Georgia Vanity Plate Rules & Restrictions
Everything you need to know about what's allowed (and what's not) on Georgiapersonalized license plates.
Georgia Plate Requirements at a Glance
Maximum Characters
7
Minimum Characters
2
Allowed Characters
Letters, numbers, and spaces
Georgia Specific Rules
- Maximum 7 characters including spaces
- Letters, numbers, and spaces allowed
- No punctuation or special characters
- $35 manufacturing fee + $35 annual fee
- Plus standard registration fees
- Subject to committee review for prohibited content
- Prestige plates require additional approval
- Use DRIVES portal then complete at county office
What Will Get Your Application Rejected
Georgia DOR reviews all vanity plate applications. Here's what will definitely get rejected:
Georgia Prohibited Content
- Profane or vulgar language
- Obscene content
- Racial or discriminatory terms
- Drug references
- Gang-related terminology
- Government impersonation
- Content deemed offensive by review committee
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 Georgia DOR 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 Georgia DOR directly for their specific appeal process.
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