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| Size | 12 in × 6 in 30 cm × 15 cm |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Introduced | January 1, 2017 |
| Availability | |
| Issued by | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles |
| History | |
| First issued | July 1, 1913; 105 years ago (Pre-state plates from 1905 to June 30, 1913) |
The U.S. state of Indiana first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until July 1, 1913, when the state began to issue plates.[1]
Plates are currently issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
- 4Organizational and collegiate plates
- 7New plate prefixing
- 8County coding
Passenger plates 1913 to present[edit]
In 1956, the United States, Canada, and Mexico came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Safety Council that standardized the size for license plates for vehicles (except those for motorcycles) at 6 inches (15 cm) in height by 12 inches (30 cm) in width, with standardized mounting holes.[2] The 1955 (dated 1956) issue was the first Indiana license plate that complied with these standards.
| Image | First issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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| 1913 | Black numbers on yellow porcelain plate | none | 12345 | 1 to approximately 45000 | ||
| 1914 | White lettering on blue base | none | 12345 | 1 to approximately 67000 | ||
| 1915 | Green lettering on pink base | none | 12345 | 1 to approximately 97000 | ||
| 1916 | Black lettering on white base | none | 12345 | 1 to 99999 | ||
| A1234 | A1 to approximately D9000 | |||||
| 1917 | Yellow lettering on black base | none | 12345 | 1 to 99999 | ||
| A1234 | A1 to approximately K2000 | |||||
| 1918 | Black lettering on green base | none | 123456 | 1 to approximately 223000 | ||
| 1919 | White lettering on black base | none | 123456 | 1 to approximately 277000 | ||
| 1920 | Green lettering on white base | none | 123456 | 1 to approximately 296000 | ||
| 1921 | Black lettering on orange base | none | 123456 | 1 to approximately 344000 | ||
| 1922 | White lettering on dark blue base | none | 123456 | 1 to approximately 407000 | ||
| 1923 | White lettering on brown base | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 499-000 | ||
| 1924 | Orange lettering on black base | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 562-000 | ||
| 1925 | Maroon lettering on tan base | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 620-000 | ||
| 1926 | White lettering on green base | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 667-000 | ||
| 1927 | White lettering on black base | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 707-000 | ||
| 1928 | White lettering on maroon base | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 713-000 | First use of the full state name. | |
| 1929 | Black lettering on orange base | none | 123-456 | 1 to approximately 743-000 | ||
| 1930 | Orange lettering on dark blue base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 763 000 | ||
| 1931 | Black lettering and rims on orange base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 761 000 | ||
| 1932 | White lettering on dark green base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 741 000 | ||
| 1933 | White lettering on maroon base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 742 000 | ||
| 1934 | White lettering on black base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 722 000 | ||
| 1935 | Black lettering on light green base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 729 000 | ||
| 1936 | White lettering and rims on red base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 779 000 | ||
| 1937 | Gold lettering on black base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 835 000 | ||
| 1938 | Maroon lettering on cream base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 857 000 | ||
| 1939 | Dark blue lettering on golden yellow base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 849 000 | ||
| 1940 | Silver lettering on black base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 873 000 | ||
| 1941 | White lettering on blue base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 923 000 | ||
| 1942 | Dark blue lettering on golden yellow base | none | 123 456 1 234 567 | 1 to approximately 1 034 000 | Revalidated for 1943 with black tabs, due to metal conservation for World War II. | |
| 1944 | White lettering on black base | none | 123456 | 1 to approximately 899000 | ||
| 1945 | White lettering on brown base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 894 000 | ||
| 1946 | Yellow embossed lettering on black base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 901 000 | ||
| 1947 | Dark blue lettering on golden yellow base | none | 123 456 | 1 to approximately 942 000 | ||
| 1948 | White embossed lettering on navy blue base | none | 123 456 | 1 to 999 999 | ||
| A-12345 | A-1 to approximately A-27000 | |||||
| 1949 | White embossed lettering on red base | none | 123 456 | 1 to 999 999 | ||
| A-123456 | A-1 to approximately A-112000 | |||||
| 1950 | Yellow lettering on black base | none | AB 1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1951 | Black lettering on white base | none | AB 1234 | County-coded | Revalidated for 1952 with yellow tabs, and for 1953 with green tabs, due to metal conservation for the Korean War. | |
| 1954 | White lettering embossed on maroon base | none | AB 1234 | County-coded | Revalidated for 1955 with red tabs. | |
| 1956 | Yellow lettering embossed on navy blue base | DRIVE SAFELY | AB 1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1957 | Dark blue lettering embossed on golden yellow base | DRIVE SAFELY | AB 1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1958 | Golden yellow lettering embossed on dark blue base | DRIVE SAFELY | AB 1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1959 | Navy lettering embossed on golden yellow base | LINCOLN YEAR | AB 1234 | County-coded | Commemorated the 150th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, who lived in Indiana from 1816 to 1830. | |
| 1960 | White lettering embossed on navy base | SAFETY PAYS | AB 1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1961 | White lettering on dark red base | SAFETY PAYS | AB 1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1962 | Yellow embossed lettering on black base | SAFETY PAYS | AB 1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1963 | Yellow lettering on blue base | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1964 | Reflective white lettering on dark red base | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1965 | Reflective white lettering on dark green base | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1966 | Black lettering on reflective white base | 150th Year | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Commemorated Indiana's 150 years of statehood. | |
| 1967 | Red lettering on reflective white base | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1968 | Blue lettering on reflective white base | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1969 | Black lettering on reflective white base | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | ||
| 1970 | Red serial on reflective white background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Staggered registration introduced, with the month of expiration determined by the initial letter of the registrant's surname. Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1971. | |
| 1971 | Blue serial on reflective white background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1972. | |
| 1972 | Green serial on reflective white background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1973. | |
| 1973 | Red serial on reflective white background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1974. | |
| 1974 | Black serial on reflective white background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1975. | |
| 1975 | Blue serial on reflective white background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1976. | |
| 1976 | Blue serial on reflective white, red and blue graphic background | Heritage State | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | First graphic plate; commemorated the US Bicentennial. The letter in the serial was moved to the bottom of the plate to accommodate the Minuteman graphic. Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1977. | |
| 1977 | Green serial on reflective white, green and yellow background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1978. | |
| 1978 | Black serial on reflective white, red and light blue background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Indianapolis 500 race cars in background. This issue is thought by some to be a tribute to Tony Hulman, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, who died in 1977; sample plates, normally numbered 00A0000 in most years, were numbered 00H0000 this year, lending some credence to this belief. Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1979. | |
| 1979 | Brown serial on reflective white, yellow and brown background | 1779 George Rogers Clark | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Awarded 'Plate of the Year' for best new license plate of 1979 by the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the first and, to date, only time Indiana has been so honored. Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1980. | |
| 1980 | Black serial on reflective white, yellow, orange and red background | none | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Final single-year passenger plate in the United States. Plates expired from January 31 through June 30, 1981. | |
| 1981 | Brown serial on reflective white, light and dark brown and black graphic background | Hoosier State | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | First multi-year plate in Indiana since 1955, and the first to be renewed with decals (except for plates with numbers up to and including 100, which were reissued annually). Plates were valid until June 30, 1984. | |
| 1984 | Black serial on reflective white, yellow, green and red background | Wander Indiana | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Staggered registration expanded to January–October with 1987 expiration. Plates were valid through October 31, 1987. | |
| 1987 | Blue serial on reflective blue, white and gold background | Back Home Again | 0A1234 00A1234 | County-coded | Small white-on-blue county name sticker in bottom right corner. Plates were valid through October 31, 1990. | |
| 1990 | Red serial on reflective white background | Hoosier Hospitality | 0A1234 0AB123 00A1234 | County-coded | Small white-on-blue county name sticker in bottom right corner as on the Back Home Again base. Allen County began issuing two-letter, three-digit serials in 1992 after reaching 2Z9999. Plates were valid through October 31, 1993. | |
| 1993 | Black serial on reflective red, yellow and black background | Amber Waves of Grain | 0A1234 0AB123 00A1234 00AB123 | County-coded | Replacement cycle extended from 3 to 5 years. Early plates had a small yellow-on-black county name sticker in the bottom right corner; this was soon discontinued. Plates were valid through October 31, 1998. | |
| 1998 | Dark blue serial on reflective white background, gold state outline and coat of arms - Indiana and Crossroads of America Printed in dark blue. | The Crossroads of America | 0A1234 0AB123 00A1234 00AB123 | County-coded | Final embossed plate. Plates were valid through October 31, 2003. | |
| 2003 | Dark blue on reflective farm scene graphic | www.IN.gov | 0A1234 0AB123 00A1234 00AB123 | County-coded | First screened plate. The original design had the slogan 'Back Home Again' (as on the 1987–90 base); this was replaced with the state's web address before production began. Early plates used a bolder serial font that included full-height letters; this was changed in response to legibility concerns. Plates were valid through October 31, 2008. | |
| 2008 | White serial on reflective dark blue; torch and stars from the state flag at left; county number and name on white sticker at top | none | Standard Version 123A, 123AB or 123ABC Grandfathered Version 00A0, 00A00 or 00A000 Handicapped Plates | Serials not issued sequentially. Letters or combinations of letters are unique to a particular county. | Issued concurrently with 'In God We Trust' base. Staggered registration once again expanded to include all twelve months of the calendar year; four dates, the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th of each month, are used (except in January and December). Grandfathered Version are laid out by county coding depending on demand for them. Some counties may only use single suffix numbers while others may use as much as three. | |
| 2013 | Black serial on reflective white fading to gold; number 200 and circle of 19 stars (the 19th enlarged and colored gold) over dark blue state shape at left; expiration date, year, county number and recycling symbol in corners clockwise from top left | Bicentennial 1816-2016 | Standard Version 123A, 123AB or 123ABC, No Grandfathered Version | Serial tied to vehicle. | Registrants keep their old license plate numbers upon renewal if they have a license plate in either the 123A, 123AB or 123ABC formats. If vehicle was issued a previous plate with serial 661XYZ for example, the vehicle's 2013 issued plate will have serial 661XYZ. | |
| 2017 | Dark blue serial on reflective country scene graphic featuring a covered bridge; expiration date, year, county number and recycling symbol in corners clockwise from top left | none | Standard Version 123A, 123AB or 123ABC, No Grandfathered Version with possibilities for 1234AB, 12345A, or 1234 ABC | Serial tied to vehicle. | Registrants keep their old license plate numbers upon renewal if they have a license plate in either the 123A, 123AB or 123ABC formats. If vehicle was issued a previous plate with serial 661XYZ for example, the vehicle's 2013 issued plate will have serial 661XYZ. |
Optional types[edit]
| Image | First issued | Design | Slogan | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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| 2007 | Screened white on blue with national flag at bottom; '08' screened in top right corner and county code on sticker in bottom right corner | In God We Trust | A/B1234 | While very popular, this plate was controversial as the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana claimed that it is a symbol of endorsement of a religion. After a lawsuit from the ACLU, the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the plates' constitutionality.[3] | ||
| 2012 | Screened black on national flag motif; expiration year screened in top right corner, county code in bottom right corner, expiration date in top left corner and recycling symbol in bottom left corner | In God We Trust | ABC123 | RAA101 to ZZZ999 *ZZZ999 to AAA101 change over occurred in January 2018. *AMY101 As of June 2018 *Occasionally plates with serials AAA101-PZZ999 have also been issued. | 'In God We Trust' now appears at the bottom instead of on the left. The changes were made to address visibility issues with the previous version and in preparation for the introduction of the Bicentennial passenger base in 2013. | |
| March 4, 2008[4] | Screened black on white with graphic of young Abraham Lincoln at left; '09' screened in top right corner and county code on sticker in bottom right corner | Lincoln's Boyhood Home | B/F1234 B/F123A B/H1234 | Aside from this and the In God We Trust Plates, there are approximately 70 other various organizations, schools, and other entities that offer plates using the same format but come with a $15 organizational fee. See Indiana Plate Types for further details. |
Non-passenger plates[edit]
| Image | Type | First issued | Design | Serial format | Serials issued | Notes |
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| Amateur Radio | As current passenger base | FCC call sign | Issued only to Indiana residents holding valid amateur radio operator's licenses. | |||
| Bus | Screened black on white; vertical 'BUS' at left | B123AB | ||||
| Disability | Screened blue on white; International Symbol of Access at left | D123AB D123ABC | ||||
| Farm Semi-Trailer | As regular Semi-Trailer (Permanent) plate, but with vertical 'FARM' at left | FP123AB | ||||
| Farm Vehicle | Screened black on white; vertical 'FARM' at left | F123AB | Issued on farm trucks, farm trailers and farm semi-tractors. | |||
| Fleet Vehicle | Screened black on white; 'FLEET' at bottom | FL123ABC | ||||
| Historic Vehicle | Screened black on tan; state seal at left and 'HISTORIC' at bottom | AN123A | Issued on vehicles that are at least 25 years old. | |||
| Motorcycle | 2008 | Screened blue on white; 'M CYCLE' at bottom right and '09' at top right | 123456 | 1 to approximately 178000 | ||
| 2010 | As above, but with '11' at top right | M123A | M101A to M999Z | |||
| M123AB | M101AA to present | |||||
| Municipal | Black on light blue; 'MUNICIPAL' at bottom | 12345 | ||||
| Recreational Vehicle | Screened black on white; vertical 'RV' at left | R123AB | ||||
| Semi-Tractor | Screened black on white; 'SEMI TRACTOR' at bottom | TC123ABC | Issued on tractors used in combination with semi-trailers. Tractors not used in such a combination are registered as trucks. | |||
| Semi-Trailer (Non-Permanent) | Screened red on white; 'SEMI TRAILER' at bottom | SE123ABC | ||||
| Semi-Trailer (Permanent) | Screened black on light gray; 'SEMI TRAILER' at bottom; 'NO' at top left and 'EXP' at top right | SP123ABC | ||||
| Special Machinery | Screened black on white; 'SPECIAL MACHINERY' at bottom | SM123AB | Issued on vehicles used to perform specific functions unrelated to transportation on highways. | |||
| Trailer | Screened black on white; 'TRAILER' and gross weight at bottom | TR123ABC | ||||
| Truck | 2013 | Screened black on white; 'TRUCK' and gross weight at bottom | TK123ABC |
Organizational and collegiate plates[edit]
Indiana issues a large number of organizational and collegiate license plates.[5][6] A portion of the fees for these plates is given to the respective organization or college.
Organizational plates[edit]
| Plate | Organization | Slogan |
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| Indy 500 Festival | 500FESTIVAL.COM | |
| American Diabetes Association | American Diabetes Association | |
| American Legion | LEGIONNAIRE | |
| Autism Society | AUTISM AWARENESS | |
| Bicycle Indiana | I Share The Road | |
| Black Expo | INDIANA BLACK EXPO, INC. | |
| Boy Scouts | BOY SCOUTS | |
| Breast Cancer Awareness | INDIANA BREAST CANCER AWARENESS TRUST | |
| D.A.R.E Indiana | D.A.R.E. INDIANA | |
| Donate Life Indiana | Be an Organ, Tissue, & Eye Donor! | |
| Ducks Unlimited | DUCKS UNLIMITED | |
| FFA Foundation | www.inffa.org | |
| Freemasons | FREEMASON | |
| Greenway Foundation | I SUPPORT TRAILS! | |
| Habitat For Humanity | Help build it! | |
| Indiana 4-H Foundation | 4-H Foundation | |
| Indiana Arts Commission | CELEBRATE THE ARTS | |
| Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police | CHIEFS OF POLICE IACP FOUNDATION | |
| Indiana Association of Pregnancy Centers | Choose Life | |
| Indiana Blood Center | indiana BLOOD CENTER | |
| Indiana Coal Mining Institute | COAL KEEPS THE LIGHTS ON! | |
| Indiana Department of Education | Hoosier Family of Readers | |
| Indiana Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) | Supporting EMS | |
| Indiana Golf Foundation | THE FIRST TEE OF INDIANA | |
| President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust (formerly Indiana Heritage Trust) | ENVIRONMENT | |
| Indiana Homeland Security Foundation | SECURE INDIANA | |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association - Put The Phone Down | INTRUCKING.ORG | |
| Indiana Organization of Nursing Executives | BE A NURSE | |
| Indiana Patriot Guard Riders | PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS | |
| Indiana Recycling Coalition | INDIANARECYCLING.ORG | |
| Indiana Sheriff's Association | LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, COURT SECURITY | |
| Indiana Soccer | WE SUPPORT INDY ELEVEN | |
| Indiana State Museum (Abraham Lincoln) | Lincoln's Boyhood Home | |
| Indiana State Police | REMEMBERING OUR HEROES | |
| Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association | SAVING INDIANA LIVES | |
| Indiana Youth Group | INDIANA YOUTH GROUP | |
| Indianapolis Colts | GO COLTS | |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame | HALL OF FAME MUSEUM | |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society | Advancing Animal Conservation | |
| Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation | IMPROVING LIVES. CURING TYPE I DIABETES. | |
| Kids First Trust Fund | PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE | |
| Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association | LINCOLN FAMILY ARRIVES 1816 | |
| Lions of Indiana | WE SERVE | |
| Lupus Foundation of America | SOLVING THE CRUEL MYSTERY | |
| Marine Foundation of Indiana | SEMPER FI | |
| National Rifle Association | TEACHING FREEDOM | |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | CONSERVATION | |
| Native American | Land of the Indians | |
| Pacers Foundation | PACERS FOUNDATION | |
| Pet Friendly - Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana | PET FRIENDLY | |
| Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St Vincent | stvincent.org/paytonmanning | |
| Prisoner of War - Missing in Action | NOT FORGOTTEN | |
| Professional Firefighters | FIREFIGHTERS | |
| Riley Hospital for Children | RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN | |
| Shrine Association | Indiana Shriner | |
| Special Olympics of Indiana | Special Olympics Indiana | |
| Tony Stewart Foundation | ACCELERATING CHANGE | |
| To Your Health | To Your Health |
Collegiate plates[edit]
| Plate | College |
|---|---|
| Anderson University | |
| Ball State University | |
| Bethel College | |
| Butler University | |
| DePauw University | |
| Earlham College | |
| Franklin College | |
| Grace College and Seminary | |
| Hanover College | |
| Huntington University | |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | |
| Indiana State University | |
| Indiana University | |
| Indiana University Purdue University of Fort Wayne | |
| Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis | |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | |
| Ivy Tech Community College | |
| Manchester University | |
| Marian University | |
| Purdue University | |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | |
| Saint Joseph's College | |
| Saint Mary's College | |
| Taylor University | |
| Trine University | |
| University of Evansville | |
| University of Indianapolis | |
| University of Notre Dame | |
| University of Saint Francis | |
| University of Southern Indiana | |
| Valparaiso University | |
| Vincennes University | |
| Wabash College |
Military plates[edit]
Indiana also issues several military-related license plates.[7] Most are available for veterans only.
| Plate(s) | Representation | Elegebility |
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| Hoosier Veteran (all branches of service) | Verify Veteran Status with one of the following:
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| Disabled Hoosier Veteran | Certified by Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs | |
| Ex-Prisoner of War | Certified by Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs | |
| Gold Star Family | Spouse, Parent, Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Siblings, or Children of anyone who died while serving on duty in the military - active, Reserve or National Guard Must Provide Official DD1300 | |
| Pearl Harbor Survivors Association | Any military document verifying the person was an active member of the United States Armed Forces and served at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Pearl Harbor attacks. | |
| Purple Heart | Certified by Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs | |
| Support Our Troops | Any Indiana Resident; supports the Military Family Relief Fund |
Temporary plates[edit]
1989
New plate prefixing[edit]
Starting in 2010 special plates such as the handicapped, POW, National Guard, Disabled American Veteran that use the background of the standard plates will no longer use just numbers. Instead they will now use a predetermined prefix of three numbers and one or two suffix letters depending on if they have one or two prefix numbers. In all the max total characters will amount to six and, except the Disabled American Veteran and Purple Heart plate will use the background of the standard plate. Starting in 2015, the colors of these plates, with the exception of the Hoosier Veteran and Purple Heart plates, will invert, producing plates with dark blue serials on a white background.
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Starting in 2012 veterans of each of the five branches of the armed forces will be able, for an extra $15, to obtain a plate with the seal of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard beginning in 2012. The $15 fee will benefit the state's Military Family Relief Fund.[8]
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Trucks and trailers[edit]
Indiana maintains separate plates for trucks, trailers, tractors/trailers, and farm vehicles. Except for farm vehicles, the plates follow an eight character AB123CDE format. All following plates use a plain white background
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County coding[edit]
From 1963 through 2008, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles issued standard passenger plates bearing a one- or two-digit prefix identifying the county in which the vehicle was registered. These prefixes were assigned to each county in alphabetical order, beginning with 1 for Adams County and ending with 92 for Whitley County; prefixes 93 through 99 were reserved as overflow for the state's two most populous counties, Marion (93, 95, 97, 98 and 99) and Lake (94 and 96).
In each county, serials consisted of the prefix followed by one letter and up to four digits, progressing sequentially. In 1992, Allen County reached 2Z9999 and subsequently introduced a new format with the prefix followed by two letters and up to three digits; this format was later used in St. Joseph (71), Hamilton (29), Elkhart (20) and Vanderburgh (82) Counties.[9][10]
Following the introduction of multi-year plates in 1981, plates with serials containing numbers above 100 were revalidated with decals, while those with serials containing numbers 1 through 100 continued to be issued annually.
In 2008, new serial formats were introduced with the white-on-blue torch base, consisting of three digits followed by one, two or three random letters. However, the county number system was retained through the use of decals at the top of each plate displaying both the county number and name, with the overflow numbers for Marion and Lake Counties discontinued.[11]
The no-cost alternative 'In God We Trust' plate introduced in 2007 featured the county number on a sticker at the bottom right corner of the plate. The revised 'In God We Trust' plate, introduced in 2012, has the number screened onto the bottom right corner; this technique was subsequently adopted on standard passenger plates, beginning with the Bicentennial base in 2013.
List of county numbers[edit]
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Overflow numbers (until 2008)[edit]
Renewal date tags[edit]
In the past, Indiana colored its due date tags by month. Another change to the plate system is that there are only four colors of tags which are the same regardless of the month, whether it be January, June, or December, another change because Indiana used to only issue month tags from January to October. These are all found on the top left corner of an Indiana plate based on the first three letters of the last name of the owner. Note: Business owned vehicles have black tags that expire 1-31 regardless of name.[12]
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References[edit]
- ^'Old Indiana License Plates'. LeatherLicensePlates.com. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^Garrish, Christopher (October 2016). 'Reconsidering the Standard Plate Size'. Plates. Vol. 62 no. 5. Automobile License Plate Collectors Association.
- ^'Court Upholds 'In God We Trust' Plate'. WRTV. November 17, 2008. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
- ^Bradner, Eric (March 5, 2008). 'New Indiana license plate touts 'Lincoln's Boyhood Home''. Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ^'Indiana's Organizational License Plates'. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^'Indiana's College and University License Plates'. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^'Indiana's Military License Plates'. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^'Jacob's License Plate Blog'. Jacob Newkirk. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
- ^Nicholson, David. 'Indiana License Plates, 1969-present'. 15q.net. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ^'Indiana License Plates'. allaboutlicenseplates.com. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^Northup, John B. License Plates of America. River Pointe Publications, 2009, p. 36.
- ^https://myweb.in.gov/BMV/mybmvportal/RegistrationsAndPlates/IndianasLicensePlates/LicensePlateStickersAndFrames.aspx
External links[edit]
- Jacob's License Plate Website, the online home of the Jacob A. Newkirk Historic License Plate Collection (will close October 26, 2009 due to the shutdown of all Yahoo! GeoCities free web sites)
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Yes, you can renew your vehicle registration by calling the toll free number 1-888-713-3031.
- If applicable the vehicle must be in compliance with the emissions test requirement
- Have your vehicle registration form available
- Your current address must be on file with the Motor Vehicle Division
- Have a valid Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover credit/debit/check card ready to use
Any registered owner of a vehicle or someone who is authorized by the registered owner.
- The Vehicle Registration Form that you should have received through the mail or email(this is optional, but will simplify the process of finding your vehicle record)
- If applicable the vehicle must be in compliance with the emissions test requirement
- A valid Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit/debit/check card
- A web browser that supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
No. If you have any questions, please email MVDMCS@azdot.gov.
No. If you have any questions, please email MVDMCS@azdot.gov or call 602-712-6775.
Yes. If your vehicle is currently de-insured, you will have an option to keep your vehicle de-insured, or remove the de-insured status.
You are required by law to provide your current mailing address to the Motor Vehicle Division.Your license plate, tab and registration receipt will be mailed to the registration recipient's address on record at the time of the renewal.If your tab is mailed to the wrong address, it will need to be re-issued,and this may result in a $5 tab replacement plus postage fee. Please ensure that your address is correct before renewing.
Your vehicle registration and tab will be mailed to you within 5 business days.
Yes. Print and attach the confirmation/receipt to your registration document until your new plate and registration are received.
Personalized plate orders are reserved pending final approval. If approved, the plate, tab and registration will be mailed to you within 4-6 weeks. Specialty plate orders will be mailed within 5 business days.
If you have your vehicle registration form and your address information on theform matches your current address, your address is correct.
If you do not have your vehicle registration form, or the address informationshown on the form is not correct, you will need to complete a change of address before renewing your registration.Click here to change your address.
To change your address, you will need your name, date of birth, driver license or identification card number and last four of your social security number. Click here to change your address.
MVD has developed a computer system that links all of your records together. This means that when you change your address using your driver license number, it will automatically change the address on your vehicle registration and on each vehicle on which you are listed as the registration recipient.
Registration recipient is defined as the vehicle owner or registrant who is designated on the Motor Vehicle Division database to receive the registration for a vehicle.
If you are a company and need to change your address, mail in a signed request on your business letterhead. The request should include your old and new address along with a list of the vehicles you want changed. If all the vehicle addresses should be changed just indicate all. Mail this request to Motor Vehicle Division, PO Box 2100 Mail drop 504M, Phoenix, Arizona 85001.
The emissions test results are automatically updated within the Motor Vehicle Division system. You may keep your Arizona Vehicle Emissions Inspection Certificate for your records.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) states that to avoid late penalties from the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), all testing and repair must be completed prior to the registration expiration date. Vehicles failing the initial emissions test are not subject to a late registration penalty fee provided the test was conducted prior to the registration expiration date and the registration is renewed within 30 calendar days of the original test date. This will not prevent you from receiving a ticket from law enforcement. Click here for more information.
Yes. If applicable your vehicle may be eligible for a Restricted Use 3-Day Permit or a 30-Day General Use Permit.
Click here for a 3-Day Permit.
Click here for a 30-Day Permit.Yes. If applicable your vehicle may be eligible for a Restricted Use 3-Day Permit or a 30-Day General Use Permit. Return to the Self Service Workstation's Service Arizona landing page and select one of those options.
A penalty fee is assessed when your renewal registration payment is not received by the expiration date indicated on your vehicle registration form. To avoid the late renewal penalty, the registration must be paid by the 15th of the month or the last day of the month, whichever is applicable. When the expiration date falls on a Saturday, Sunday,or a recognized State holiday the registration fee becomes due on the next business day. The late renewal penalty fee is $8 for the first month of delinquency and $4 for each additional month, not to exceed a total penalty of $100.
If you do not receive a renewal notice before the end of the next registration period, you must still renew by the expiration date.
A reprint of the Confirmation/Receipt for your online Vehicle Registration Renewal transaction can be obtained up to 14 days from the date of your online registration renewal transaction. Click here to reprint your confirmation/receipt.A reprint of the Confirmation/Receipt for your online Vehicle Registration Renewal transaction can be obtained up to 14 days from the date of your online registration renewal transaction.Click here to reprint your confirmation/receipt.
Trailers are registered based on usage (non-commercial or commercial) and declared GVW (gross vehicle weight). Non-Commercial usage with a GVW of 10,000 pounds or less is registered as Permanent. Commercial usage with a GVW of 10,000 or less is registered as one, two or five year registration. Trailers with a GVW over 10,000 are registered as permanent (see chart below).
Within the Vehicle Registration Renewal users will be asked to declare the intended usage on trailers that are registered with a GVW 10,000 or less. When used non-commercially permanent registration fees are assessed. Permanent registration is a one time fee and a “PERM” tab will be mailed to the owner. By registering as “PERM”, you’ll never pay vehicle license tax or registration fees again for this trailer.
Permanently registered trailers with a personalized and/or specialty plate are subject to the annual personalized and/or specialty plate fee.
| Trailer Usage | GVW | Registration Type | Renewal Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Commercial | 10,000 or less | PERM | $75.00 – One time Vehicle License Tax ($70.00) and Registration Fee ($5.00) |
| Commercial | 10,000 or less | 1 Year, 2 Year or 5 Year | Vehicle License Tax is collected based on registration type of 1 Year, 2 Year or 5 Year. |
Travel trailers are not eligible for permanent registration. They are registered either as one, two or five year registration.
Arizona Agriculture – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to Arizona FFA which provides premier leadership, personal growth and career success opportunities for students enrolled in Agriculture Education programs in Arizona. Recipient: AZ Department of Education.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Cardinals – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes Cardinals Charities which supports programs designed to improve the lives of children, women and minorities within the state of Arizona. Recipient: Cardinals Charities.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Centennial- Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Arizona geological survey to pay costs related to the maintenance and operation of mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum. Recipient: University of Arizona.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Coyotes – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Arizona Coyotes Foundation, which supports non-profit organizations that serve children and service men and women with healthcare, education, cultural arts and youth sports in the State of Arizona. Recipient: Arizona Coyotes Foundation.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Diamondbacks – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee is a donation to the Arizona Professional Baseball Club Special Plate fund for programs relating to youth education and development, housing for the homeless or low income persons and health care for the indigent. Recipient: Arizona Pro Baseball Limited Partnership.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Highways – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Arizona Highways Magazine Fund established under ARS 28-7315. Recipient: Arizona Highways Magazine.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Historical Society – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to museums and programs state-wide. Recipient: Arizona Historical Society.
Initial Application Fee $25 /Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Science Center – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to delivering science education to students, teachers and families. Recipient: Arizona Science Center.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to funding wildlife habitat projects, outdoor recreational and educational opportunities. Recipient: Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Arizona State University - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to the university for academic scholarships. Recipient: Arizona State University.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Barrett-Jackson – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes Barrett-Jackson Charities, to benefit the 2018 “Driven Hearts” initiative for the American Heart Association. Recipient: Barrett-Jackson Charities Driven Hearts Initiative.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Boy Scouts of Arizona - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Grand Canyon Council of BSA. Recipient: Grand Canyon Council Boy Scouts of America.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Channel 8 PBS - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Channel 8 PBS foundation for public broadcast television. Recipient: Arizona State University.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Character Education - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to the Department of Education for the teaching of character traits. Recipient: AZ Department of Education.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Child Abuse Prevention - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to the Prevention of Child Abuse Fund. Recipient: Governor's Office.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Childhood Cancer Research- Available to everyone. $17 goes to the childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research fund. Recipient: Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Choose Life: - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Arizona Life Coalition. Recipient: Arizona Life Coalition c/o Center for AZ Policy.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Energy Efficient – Program is available only to qualifying vehicles.
Initial Application Fee $8.00 / Annual Renewal Fee $0.00
Energy Efficient Program has reached its maximum limit of 10,000 vehicles.
The program is suspended until further notice. ADOT will continue to update the list of eligible vehicles pending resumption of the program.
Initial Application Fee is $8.00 / No annual renewal fee
The qualifying vehicles comprise the plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles listed below:
| Vehicle Make and Model | Vehicle Model Year |
| AUDI – A3 Sport Back E-Tron | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW – i3 Range Extender (REX) | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW – i8 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| BMW – i8 Convertible | 2019 |
| BMW – i8 Coupe | 2019 |
| BMW – i8 Roadster | 2019 |
| BMW – X5 xDrive40e | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW – 330e | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| BMW – 530e iPerformance | 2018, 2019 |
| BMW – 530e xDrive iPerformance | 2019 |
| BMW – 740e xDrive iPerformance | 2017, 2018,2019 |
| Cadillac – ELR | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Cadillac – CT6 PHEV | 2017, 2018 |
| Chevrolet - Volt | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Chrysler – Pacifica PHEV | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Fisker Automotive - Karma | 2012 |
| Ford – C-MAX Energi | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Ford – Fusion Energi | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Honda – Accord Plug-in Hybrid | 2014 |
| Honda – Clarity PHEV | 2018 |
| Hyundai - Ioniq PHEV | 2018, 2019 |
| Hyundai – Sonata PHEV | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Karma Revero PHEV | 2018 |
| Kia Niro PHEV | 2018, 2019 |
| Kia – Optima PHEV | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| McLaren – P1 | 2014, 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 350e | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz – GLE550e Plug-in Hybrid | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz – S 550e | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Mini Cooper – Countyman PHEV | 2018, 2019 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2018 |
| Porsche - 918 Spyder | 2015 |
| Porsche - Cayenne S E-Hybrid | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Porsche – Panamera S E-Hybrid | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Toyota – Prius Plug-in | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Toyota – Prius Prime | 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo – S90 T8 PHEV | 2018, 2019 |
| Volvo – XC60 T8 PHEV | 2018, 2019 |
| Volvo – XC90 T8 PHEV | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volvo – V60 T8 PHEV | 2019 |
| Volvo – S60 T8 PHEV | 2019 |
Qualifying vehicles pay the standard vehicle license tax assessment.
Vehicles that display the Energy Efficient plate will be allowed access to the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Arizona any time regardless of the number of occupants. However, these vehicles are not eligible for the reduced Vehicle License Tax.
Standard Energy Efficient plates must be ordered online through ServiceArizona. Disability Energy Efficient plates must be ordered through the Motor Vehicle Division’s Special Plate Unit.
Click here for additional information regarding the Energy Efficient License Plate Program.Click here for additional information regarding the Energy Efficient License Plate Program.
Environmental - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Arizona Land Department for environmental education programs. Recipient: AZ Department of Land.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Extraordinary Educators – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Arizona public educators who propose extraordinary activities, projects or lessons for students in kindergarten through grade eight. Recipient: Madison School District.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Families of Fallen Police Officers – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to an incorporated nonprofit corporation in this state that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code and demonstrates a commitment to helping in the healing of family survivors of police officers who died in the line of duty in this state. Recipient: AZ Department of Public Safety.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Firefighter Safety Training - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee is used to provide scholarships for life safety training of firefighters in this state. Recipient: Arizona Community Foundation.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
First Responder – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to programs that provide assistance to Public Safety state-wide. Recipient: 100 Club of Arizona.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Girl Scouts – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Girl Scouts for enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges and environmental stewardships. Recipient: Arizona Cactus-Pine Council.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Gold Star Family – Available to immediate family member of a person who lost his/her life while on active duty in the United States Military. Immediate family member is defined as spouse or a parent, child, brother or sister whether by adoption or blood. $17 of the fee goes for construction and maintenance of the Enduring Freedom Memorial. Recipient: AZ Department of Veterans Services.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Golden Rule – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to a special fund for promoting the Golden Rule in schools and communities in this state . Recipient: AZ Department of Education.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Grand Canyon University – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the university for academic scholarships. Recipient: Grand Canyon University.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Historic Vehicle / Motorcycle - Vehicle model year must be 25 years or older.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $10
Hunger Relief – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Association of Arizona Food Banks. Recipient: Association of Arizona Food Banks.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
In God We Trust – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to promote the national motto “In God We Trust”, 1st amendment rights and the heritage of this state and nation. Recipient: Alliance Defense Fund/Alliance Defending Freedom.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Keep Arizona Beautiful - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to assist with statewide litter prevention and litter cleanup. Recipient: Keep Arizona Beautiful.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Luke Air Force Base – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to support the Men, Women, Families and Mission of Luke AFB for programs and services geared towards Morale & Well-Being, Culture & Tradition and Mission Sustainability. Recipient: Fighter Country Foundation.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Masonic Fraternity – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to charities supported by Arizona Masons. Recipient: Grand Lodge of Arizona F & AM.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Midwestern University - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to support Health Sciences Academic Scholarships. Recipient: Midwestern University.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Military Support/Freedom – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee is a donation to the Veteran’s donation fund to benefit veterans within Arizona. Recipient: AZ Department of Veterans Services.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Military Support/Freedom Motorcycle – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee is a donation to the Veteran’s donation fund to benefit veterans within Arizona. Recipient: AZ Department of Veterans Services.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
National Guard - Must be a member of the Arizona National Guard or have received an honorable discharge. Applicant must submit an original certification of eligibility form provided by the applicant's Unit Commander or Personnel Officer. $17 of the initial and annual renewal fee goes to the Arizona National Guard morale, welfare and recreation fund. May also be issued to the spouse of an eligible person. Also available with a disability symbol.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Navajo Nation - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to the Navajo Nation Department of Highway Safety for traffic control devices. Recipient: Navajo Department of Highway Safety.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal $25
Northern Arizona University - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to the university for academic scholarships. Recipient: Northern Arizona University.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Pet Friendly/Spay and Neuter - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to a special fund for spaying and neutering of animals. Recipient: Spaying and Neutering of Animals Fund/PetSmart Charities.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Phoenix International Raceway – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to Phoenix International Raceway to provide resources and charitable support for children through education, medical treatment, dream experiences and volunteerism. Recipient: Motorsport Charities.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Phoenix Suns – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to a private Arizona Professional Basketball Club Organization’s Foundation qualified as a 501 © (3) for federal income tax purposes. Recipient: Phoenix Suns Charities.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Pink Ribbon/Cancer Awareness - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee is a donation to a special fund for breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic awareness and outreach services in Arizona. Recipient: AZ Department of Health Services.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Route 66 – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the preservation of the historical federal highway. Recipient: Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
San Carlos Apache Tribe – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the San Carlos Apache tribe transportation board for traffic control devices on the Arizona San Carlos Apache reservation. Recipient: San Carlos Apache Tribe Treasurer.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Southwest PGA - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to support golf scholarships for youth based on community involvement and academic excellence. Recipient: Southwest Section PGA.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25.
Special Olympics Arizona – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to support social inclusion for individuals with and without disabilities through sports, health, youth and adult leadership and other self–advocacy programs. Recipient: Special Olympics of Arizona.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Thunderbird School of Global Management - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to school’s operations and activities. Recipient: Thunderbird School of Global Management / ASU
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Transplantation Awareness (Organ Donor) - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to a special fund for organ transplantation awareness programs. Recipient: New LIFE Society.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
U.S. Marine Corps - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee is used to award scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who were killed or wounded in combat or who have demonstrated financial need. Recipient: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
U.S. Marine Corps Motorcycle - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee is used to award scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen who were killed or wounded in combat or who have demonstrated financial need. Recipient: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
University of Arizona - Available to everyone.$17 of the fee goes to the university for academic scholarships. Recipient: University of Arizona.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
University of Phoenix: - Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the University of Phoenix Alumni Association. Recipient: Apollo Group, Inc.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Veteran – Must meet eligibility requirements. $17 of the initial and annual renewal fee goes to a special fund to benefit veterans in Arizona. May also be issued to the spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister of an eligible person who has been issued this plate. Recipient: AZ Department of Veterans Services.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Veteran Motorcycle - Must meet eligibility requirements. $17 of the initial and annual renewal fee goes to a special fund to benefit veterans in Arizona. May also be issued to the spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister of an eligible person who has been issued this plate. Recipient: AZ Department of Veterans Services.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
White Mountain Apache – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the White Mountain Apache Tribe Transportation Board who shall use these monies for traffic control devices on highways on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Recipient: White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Women Veterans – Available to everyone. $17 of the fee goes to the Veterans’ Donation Fund established by A.R.S. § 41-608. Recipient: AZ Department of Veteran Services.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Plates may be issued for a currently registered vehicle, registered or leased in your name.All personalized plates must be approved. The Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) mayrefuse to issue any plate that suggests a meaning that is offensive, misleadingor that duplicates any existing plate or plate series. Upon receipt of yourpersonalized plate, it must be placed on your vehicle. The plate that is beingremoved may not be placed on any other vehicle.
Personalized Vehicle / Motorcycle - Available to everyone.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Personalized Trailer - Available to everyone. Available in Regular personalized (6X12) or Regular personalized small (4X7) plates.
Initial Application Fee $25 / Annual Renewal Fee $25
Personalized Specialty Plate
Initial Application Fee $50 / Annual Renewal Fee $50
Postage and Handling
A postage fee will be charged for mailing the personalized/specialty plates:
$8.39 postage for Historic Vehicle plates.
$4.89 postage for Arizona Agriculture, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Centennial, Arizona Coyotes, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Highways, Arizona Historical Society, Arizona Science Center, Arizona Sportsman for Wildlife Conservation, Arizona State University, Barrett-Jackson, Boy Scouts of Arizona, Channel 8 PBS, Character Education, Child Abuse Prevention, Childhood Cancer Research, Choose Life, Energy Efficient, Extraordinary Educators, Families of Fallen Police Officers, Firefighter Safety Training, First Responder, Girl Scouts, Gold Star Family, Golden Rule, Grand Canyon University, Hunger Relief, In God We Trust, Keep Arizona Beautiful, Luke Air Force Base, Masonic Fraternity, Midwestern University, Military Support/Freedom, National Guard, Navajo Nation, Pet Friendly/Spay and Neuter, Phoenix International Raceway, Phoenix Suns, Pink Ribbon/Cancer Awareness, Route 66, San Carlos Apache Tribe, Southwest PGA, Special Olympics Arizona, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Transplantation Awareness (Organ Donor), U.S. Marine Corps, University of Phoenix, Veteran, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Women Veterans, trailer standard full size (6X12) personalized or non-personalized plates.
$4.89 postage for ASU, Environmental, NAU, UofA, and all personalized plates
$4.64 postage for motorcycle plate, small trailer plate,non-personalized and personalized small size (4X7).
$4.89 postage for Historic Motorcycle plate.
To view a list of plate eligibility requirements and fees click here.
Renewal notices are printed approximately 45 days prior to the registrationdue date. If you ordered a personalized/specialty plate within the last 45days, then your renewal notice may not show your annual renewal fee for thepersonalized/specialty plate: however this fee will be displayed in ServiceArizonaand it is due when you renew your registration.
If you received a vehicle registration renewal notice from the Motor Vehicle Division for your All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and the fees within the renewal notice show the reduced fees, but the fees appearing within ServiceArizona.com show with the full fees, the most common reason for this is that the Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Decal is expired.
Prior to purchasing the ATV’s registration, please use the online Off-Highway Vehicle Decal application here to purchase the Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Decal.Prior to purchasing the ATV’s registration, please use the online Off-Highway Vehicle Decal application. Return to the Self Service Workstation's Service Arizona landing page and select that option to purchase the Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Decal.
Once you have completed the online Off-Highway Vehicle Decal transaction for your ATV, please return to the online Vehicle Registration Renewal application and complete the ATV’s registration renewal.
If after renewing the ATV’s Off-Highway Vehicle decal, the registration renewal fees still show with the full fees, do not complete the renewal transaction, instead contact the Motor Vehicle Division. To avoid the late renewal penalty you must renew by the expiration date.
The Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act 18 U.S.C. 2721-2725, as well as Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifies that the personal information contained in your vehicle record may not be released to anyone without your consent, except when it is a matter of public health and safety, or when the individual or entity requesting such information is otherwise authorized to obtain it under federal law. However, during the renewal process, you may consent to the release of your driver license and vehicle record information to any individual or entity that makes a proper request. This consent would apply to all owners of this vehicle
You may pay with credit/debit/check cards. Check cards are linked to checking accounts and are accepted anywhere credit cards are accepted. Debit/Check card purchases are automatically deducted from the linked checking account.
In addition, some Kiosks are equipped with cash and check acceptors.
ServiceArizona is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with the exception of the following time periods:
Transactions cannot be performed during the scheduled maintenance periods:
- Between 11:50 PM and 12:10 AM daily; and
- Between midnight and 2:00 AM each Sunday.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Motor Vehicle Division at one of the numbers listed below.
| Phoenix: | (602) 255-0072 |
| Tucson: | (520) 629-9808 |
| Elsewhere in Arizona dial: | (800) 251-5866 |
| Hearing/Speech Impaired-TDD systems only: | Phoenix (602) 712-3222 |
| Elsewhere (800)324-5425 |
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