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.
Which Plate Do I Need?
| Special Interest License Plates | Special License Plates | |
|---|---|---|
| Which one should I choose? | • Choose when you want to show support for specific organizations or charities you care about. | • Choose when you want to show pride in your profession, achievements, status, etc. |
| What are the categories of plates available? | • Auto and commercial license plates • Motorcycle license plates | • Special License Plates: Exempt, livery, historical vehicles, HAM radio, veterans • Special Recognition License Plates: Legion of Valor, Purple Heart, Gold Star Family, etc. • Occupational License Plates: Dealers, dismantlers • Legislative License Plates: Senate, assembly • Apportioned License Plates: Power unit and prorate |
| Are the fees donated to an organization? | • Yes. When you order special interest license plates, a portion of your fees are 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. | • No |
| How do I order my plates? | • You can order most auto and commercial plates online. | • For most categories, complete the Special Recognition License Plate Application (REG 17A) and mail it to the address on the form. |
Special Interest License Plates
Special interest motorcycle license plates are displayed below the auto license plates.
Arts Council
Breast Cancer Awareness
California 1960s Legacy
California Agriculture (CalAg)
California Museums (Snoopy)
Collegiate
Environmental
Firefighters
Have A Heart, Be A Star, Help Our KIDS
Lake Tahoe Conservancy
Memorial
Pet Lovers
Veterans’ Organizations
Whale Tail (California Coastal Commission)
Yosemite Conservancy
Special License Plates
Amateur Radio Call Letters
Antique Motorcycle
Bicentennial Bill of Rights
Citizens Band
Disabled Person/Veteran License Plates
Exempt
Foreign Organization
Historical Vehicles
Honorary Consul Corps
Horseless Carriages
Livery
Moped
Olympic Games, 1984
Press Photographer
Special Equipment
Congressional Medal of Honor
Gold Star Family
Ex-Prisoner of War
Legion of Valor
Pearl Harbor Survivor
Purple Heart
Dealers
Dismantlers
Manufacturers
New Vehicle Distributor
Remanufacturers
Special Equipment Dealers and Manufacturers
Transporters
California State Assembly
California State Senate
United States House of Representatives
United States Senator
Apportioned Power Unit
Prorate Plate (no longer in circulation)
Additional Information
Special Interest License Plates Applications
Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17) form
Special License Plates Applications
Special Recognition License Plate Application (REG 17A)
Special Interest License Plate Application (REG 17): Horseless carriages plates
Motorized Bicycle (Moped) Instructions/Application (REG 230): Moped plates
Application for Special Equipment Identification Plate (REG 88): Special equipment plates
– Visit your local DMV for foreign organization plates.
– Disabled person (DP) and disabled veteran (DV) license plates are issued, upon request, to disabled persons (DP). Learn more about how to order DP and DV license plates.