Custom License Plate Generator
Generate custom plates
Give the generator a sentence about yourself and it returns seven custom plate ideas, each explained, each drawn on the state plate you choose.
California
PURRITO
★ THE GOLDEN STATE ★
Florida
SALSA4U
★ SUNSHINE STATE ★
Virginia
OORAH
★ OLD DOMINION ★
What makes a plate custom
A custom (personalized or vanity) plate is one you choose instead of the random letters and numbers your state issues. The hard part is not applying, it is thinking of something that is short, readable, available and still yours. The generator does the thinking: it mixes your name, your job, your hobbies and plate shorthand into combinations you would not have landed on alone.
From idea to a plate on your car
Generate ideas here, then use your state's official availability checker to see which ones are free. Every state guide on this site links to that checker and lists the fee, the renewal cost and the character limit. Most states let you apply online once you have a combination that is available.
If you want the plate as a decoration, the order button prints your text on an aluminum plate. Printed plates are for display, not registration.
Custom plate ideas by theme
Not sure what to type? Our idea lists for nurses, teachers, Jeep owners, dog lovers and anglers show what good custom plates look like, with the character count already checked.
Questions
How much does a custom license plate cost?
It varies by state, from about $10 a year in some states to over $100 up front in others. Each state guide lists the current fees.
Can the generator check if a plate is available?
No. Availability is only known to your state's DMV. The generator creates ideas; the state guide links to the official checker.
What characters are allowed on a custom plate?
Letters and numbers in every state; a few allow spaces or a symbol. The generator sticks to letters and numbers so every idea is valid everywhere.