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Here are some samples of personalized plates that I have seen around town. I will constantly be adding new ones. As I do, I will add them to the first, or intro, page so they are easy for you to find. I assume that I have the meanings of these vanity plates correct, but I'll never know! If you see a fun or clever AZ vanity plate, send me an email and tell me about it. Maybe I'll add it to the list! The personalized license plates that were submitted by About Phoenix visitors are marked with an asterisk (*).

Arizona Personalized License Plates Seen Around Phoenix

8DJR8*
Dale Jr. surrounded by his number

48PONT
An old Pontiac. Older than I am. Wow.

WE SKI 2
I wonder what else we do?

MOMN8TR
A super mom.

NOTABUS
Tired of public transportation?

VIKFAN
There are quite a few Minnesotans here.

SHIPSHP
His boat must be spic 'n' span.

SUNSHINE
We have lots of that here.

4X4INAZ
Lots of places to go adventuring.

SMUL8R
What do you simulate?

MRS BULL
Is she married to one of the Earnhardt boys?

2TRVLRS
You must go far in your car.

2SPOYLED
I'm spoiled, too. I love that about me.

NLV247
Are you always in love with your car, or someone special?

IM CUTE
So's a kitten.

PHILYFAN
Eagles? Phillies?

I MOP UP
Well, can you come over to my house?

PCKERS
Green Bay is popular everywhere, it seems.

6THROCK
Seen on a Saturn.

294EVER
I liked my 30s.

HALFAV8
A 4 cylinder vehicle.

BEARGRR
My, I'm scared.

REDISIN
What do you redesign?

TO PAPA
What a nice gift!

FOTO U
Can you take my picture?

There are many options available in Arizona for specialized license plates. With more than thirty types of specialized license plates in Arizona, you can adorn your vehicle with a Former P.O.W. plate or  Purple Heart plate, or a Street Rod plates or Horseless Carriage plate. The most popular plate is, of course, the one that carries no extra charge. The standard passenger license plate has three numbers and three letters, assigned by the Motor Vehicle Department ("MVD"). If you want to get a personalized plate, there will be an annual $25 charge. The personalized passenger plate has a maximum of 7 characters that may be any combination of numbers, letters and spaces. No punctuation or symbols are allowed. All choices must be approved by MVD. Those choices for license plates that are considered inappropriate by MVD will be declined.

There is less concern about personalizing a license plate in Arizona now, since the law changed in 2002 and allows you to keep your license plate even if you sell your car. That's good news! Unless, of course, you had a plate like "MY BMW" and you decide to purchase a Cadillac....

Do you think you have a great idea for your own personalized license plate? You can check here to see if it is already taken.

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