{"id":31,"date":"2020-02-19T10:32:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T18:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/special-interest-license-plates\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:36:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:36:37","slug":"special-interest-special-license-plates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/license-plates-decals-and-placards\/license-plates\/special-interest-special-license-plates\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Your License Plate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Special interest license plates, available for autos, commercial vehicles, trailers, and motorcycles, offer a unique opportunity to support causes you care about, while special license plates allow you to recognize service, achievements, licenses, status, historical significance, and various occupations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which Plate Do I Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/th>Special Interest License Plates<\/th>Special License Plates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Which one should I choose?<\/strong><\/td>Special Interest License Plates<\/span>\u2022 Choose the design you like best or when you want to show support for specific organizations or charities you care about.<\/td>Special License Plates<\/span>\u2022 Choose when you want to show pride in your profession, achievements, status, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
What are the categories of plates available?<\/strong><\/td>Special Interest License Plates<\/span>\u2022 Auto and commercial license plates
\u2022 Motorcycle license plates<\/td>		Special License Plates<\/span>\u2022 Special License Plates:<\/strong>\u00a0Exempt, livery, historical vehicles, HAM radio, veterans
\u2022 Special Recognition License Plates:\u00a0<\/strong>Legion of Valor, Purple Heart, Gold Star Family, etc.
\u2022 Occupational License Plates:\u00a0<\/strong>Dealers, dismantlers
\u2022 Legislative License Plates:\u00a0<\/strong>Senate, assembly
\u2022 Apportioned License Plates:\u00a0<\/strong>Power unit and prorate<\/td><\/tr>
Are the fees donated to an organization?<\/strong><\/td>Special Interest License Plates<\/span>\u2022 Yes. When you order special interest license plates, a portion of your\u00a0fees<\/a>\u00a0are donated to the associated charity or cause, making them a good way to support something you care about while spreading the message to other drivers on the road.\u00a0<\/td>Special License Plates<\/span>\u2022 No<\/td><\/tr>
How do I order my plates?<\/strong><\/td>Special Interest License Plates<\/span>\u2022 You can order most auto and commercial plates\u00a0online<\/a>.<\/td>Special License Plates<\/span>\u2022 For most categories, complete the\u00a0Special Recognition License Plate Application (REG 17A) (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0and mail it to the address on the form.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/body>\n\n\n
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Special Interest License Plates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Special interest motorcycle license plates are displayed below the auto license plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arts Council<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Arts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Breast Cancer<\/strong> Awareness<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Breast<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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California 1960s Legacy<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $50<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"1960s<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\"1960s<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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California Agriculture (CalAg)<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"California<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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California Museums (Snoopy)<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"California<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\"California<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Collegiate<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103
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\"The<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Environmental<\/strong>
$53<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Environmental<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Firefighters<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"California<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Have A Heart, Be A Star, Help Our KIDS<\/strong>
Sequential: $20
Personalized: $50<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"California<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Lake Tahoe Conservancy<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"California<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\"Lake<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Memorial<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Memorial<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Pet Lovers<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Pet<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Veterans’ Organizations<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $78<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Veterans'<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Whale Tail (Coastal Protection and Access<\/strong>)<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Whale<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Yosemite Conservancy<\/strong>
Sequential: $50
Personalized: $103<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"California<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Special License Plates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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