Connecticut
In Connecticut, you can personalize license plates for passenger vehicles, combination vehicles, commercial vehicles, campers, and camp trailers . You can request a vanity plate with up to seven characters.
Here's how to get your personalized Connecticut plate:
- Visit the DMV website: Go to the Connecticut DMV website and find the personalized plates page.
- Choose your plate type: Select the type of plate you want (e.g., new vanity plate, remake of current plate, off-the-shelf plate).
- Enter your information: Provide your personal and vehicle details.
- Choose your message (if applicable): If you're ordering a vanity plate, enter your desired combination of letters and numbers.
- Submit and pay: Complete the application and pay the fee online.
Important notes for Connecticut residents:
- You can use up to seven characters on your personalized plate.
- One, two, or three-digit vanity plates are not allowed.
- The DMV reserves the right to deny certain requests.
- It can take up to 12 weeks to receive your personalized plate.
- Connecticut offers a variety of special plates, including those for colleges and universities, cities and towns, military and veteran organizations, and environmental causes 1.
- You can use the same Connecticut license plate number for different registration types (e.g., passenger, commercial, motorcycle) .
Fees:
| State | Initial Fee |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $139 |