Florida Personalized License Plates
In Florida, you can personalize license plates for private or company-owned cars, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, and leased vehicles . Personalized license plates may be issued to any motor vehicle owner or lessee except for a vehicle that requires `Restricted`, `Apportioned,` `Wrecker,` or dual (two) truck license plates .
Already have a plate in mind? Check it against the official Florida availability tool.
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Get Florida plate ideas
Describe yourself — name, job, hobbies — and we'll suggest personalized plate ideas you can preview on a Florida plate.
Stuck for an idea? Browse our plate lists for nurses, teachers, jeep owners, dog lovers and fishing, or all plate idea lists. Every idea fits Florida's character limit or can be trimmed to it.
Here's how to get your personalized Florida plate:
- Check Availability (optional): You can go to the DMV website to check the availability of your desired plate number.
- Visit a motor vehicle service center: Personalized license plates may be ordered in person at a motor vehicle service center throughout Florida.
- Complete the application: Complete the Application for Personalized License Plate (HSMV form 83043).
- Pay the fees: Pay the associated fees for the personalized plate.
- Receive your plate: Personalized plates are usually mailed to your home within 90 days after ordering.
Important notes for Florida residents:
- It is illegal to alter a Florida license plate in any way, including changing the color or applying vinyl wraps or airbrushing.
- The DMV can reject personalized plate requests that are obscene or objectionable.
- Personalized plates may take up to 60 days to be processed.
- Florida has seen a significant increase in citations for unlawful alteration of license plates, and authorities are cracking down on illegal customization.
- Members of the press can reserve plates with the letters `PRES` followed by a hyphen and numerals.
Fees:
| State | Initial Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $28.00 new plate fee | $15 |