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From Judy Hedding,
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Personalized/Vanity Plates in Arizona

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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 top, so they are easy for you to find. I assume that I have the meanings correct, but I'll never know! Maybe these will spark some ideas for your own personalized plates. If you see a fun or clever license plate, send me an email and tell me about it. Maybe I'll add it to the list! The license plates that were submitted by About Phoenix visitors are marked with an asterisk (*).

Arizona Vanity License Plates Seen Around Phoenix

DSRTSUN
That desert sun can be hot.

TNKATRK
It certainly looked like a bigger version of a Tonka truck.

REDHEAD
Funny, she looked like a brunette to me.

RN4HIRE
A noble profession, and we need lots more of them.

MAGGIC
Now you see it...

2TOWERS
A Lord of the Rings fan, or a tribute to N.Y's WTC?

SELLN4U
Another realtor, no doubt.

MUDHENZ
Several choices here, but I'm thinking Toledo.

IMN2FUN
Have a good time!

ROCKBTM
Either he's depressed, or he owns a popular restaurant.

SKYHIGH
Another pilot, I guess.

MXICALI
A friend from south of the border.

IAMCUTE
And not shy, I'd imagine.

XLNTMOM
And I hope they appreciate you at home.

RSECRET
Well, what is it? C'mon, you can tell me!

ON IN 2
I hope it's a par 5.

C BUG RN
Those VWs are too cute.

KISS4ME
My huband wouldn't like it.

ZZZUL8R
I'll see ya.

4R YAMA
I never would have known, except for the trailer pulling a llama!

LOVU4FR
...and ever and ever...

ILUVDRT
I hope someone in your household loves doing laundry.

GLF4FUN
That just means we aren't good enough to make any money at it.

WUFWAGN
Got dogs, eh?

BUYAVON
I imagine you sell it.

PINEARZ
A nice community near Payson.

1WIFE
That's pretty much true for all husbands, unless you live in Colorado City.

IMWA2BZ
Not enough hours in the day.

NYSEMAN
That's a long commute from here.

DVL FAN
Gotta love those Sun Devils.

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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Suggested Reading

Phoenix A to Z Site Index
How To Get a Special License Plate
How To Register/Title Your Vehicle
How To Get an Arizona Driver License
You and Your Vehicle in Arizona

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