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California Special Interest License Plates
The following special interest license plates are available for motorcycles. Special interest plates may be ordered in sequential (standard numbering) or personalized configurations (custom numbers/letters)
You may order Environmental motorcycle license plates online. For all others, you must complete a Special Interest License Plate Application and mail your application to the address at the bottom of the form.
Order an Environmental Motorcycle Plate Online.
Environmental License Plates are standard design California plates that are personalized. The fees collected are used to support environmental programs.
Environmental plates can have 2-7 characters (numbers/letters).
The fees collected for Memorial License Plates fund scholarships for the children of Californians who died in the September 11, 2001, terror attacks and helps California’s law enforcement fight threats of terrorism in the Golden State.
Personalized Memorial motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters).
Coastal Commission (Whale Tail)
The fees collected for the Whale Tail License Plate, sponsored by the California Coastal Commission, help protect and restore the priceless resources of California’s coast and ocean. Prominent environmental artist Wyland designed the auto, commercial and trailer plates. The motorcycle plate was designed by prominent environmental artist Christopher Wormell.
Personalized Whale Tail motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters).
The fees collected from the Lake Tahoe License Plates are used by the California Tahoe Conservancy to fund preservation and restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe area.
Personalized Lake Tahoe motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters).
The fees collected from the Yosemite Foundation License Plates are used by the Yosemite Fund to manage wildlife, restore habitat, and repair trails in Yosemite National Park.
Personalized Yosemite motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters).
The fees collected from Firefighter License Plates are deposited in the California Firefighters’ Memorial fund; created and sponsored by the California Professional Firefighters'.
The California Firefighter license plate can only be issued to a currently registered vehicle owned by an active or retired California Firefighter.
Personalized Firefighter motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters).
Have A Heart, Be A Star, Help Our KIDS
The fees collected from the Kids License Plates are deposited in the Child Health and Safety Fund and used for programs that will help keep California kids safe through injury prevention efforts.
You may choose a hand, heart, star or plus sign for the sequential plate. The symbol will be placed to the left of the configuration.
Personalized Kids motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters) including the choice of a symbol (hand, heart, star or plus sign).
The fees collected from the Olympic Training Center License Plates support the U. S. Olympic Committee's training center in San Diego. It is the largest of the three official training facilities and accommodates thousands of American athletes competing in Olympic sports.
Personalized Olympic motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters).
The fees collected from the Veterans’ Organizations License Plates are used by the California Department of Veterans Affairs to benefit participating county veteran service offices and commemorate veteran organizations. Anyone can show their pride in military, national guard or reserve service, or show support for Veterans in California by displaying Veterans License Plates.
Available motorcycle plate Logos.
Personalized Veterans motorcycle plates can have 2-5 characters (numbers/letters).