Special Interest & Special License Plates

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?

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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

Arts Council California license plate SAM123.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness special interest license plate.
Breast Cancer Awareness motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

California 1960s Legacy

1960s Legacy special interest license plate.
1960s Legacy motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

California Agriculture (CalAg)

California agriculture license plate.
California Agriculture motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

California Museums (Snoopy)

California Museums (Snoopy) special interest license plate.
California Museums (Snoopy) motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Collegiate

The California UCLA Alumni Association special interest license plate.

Environmental

Environmental special interest license plate.
Environmental motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Firefighters

California firefighters license plate.
Firefighters motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Have A Heart, Be A Star, Help Our KIDS

California Have A Heart, Be A Star, Help Our KIDS license plate.
Have a Heart, Be A Star, Help Our KIDS motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Lake Tahoe Conservancy

California Lake Tahoe Conservancy license plate.
Lake Tahoe Conservancy motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Memorial

Memorial special interest license plate.
Memorial motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Pet Lovers

Pet Lovers special interest license plate.
Pet Lovers motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Veterans’ Organizations

Veterans' Organizations special interest license plate.
Veterans' Organizations motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Whale Tail (California Coastal Commission)

Whale Tail (California Coastal Commission) special interest license plate.
Coastal Commission (Whale Tail) motorcycle special interest license plate.
Motorcycle Plate

Yosemite Conservancy

California Yosemite Conservancy license plate.
California Yosemite Conservancy motorcycle lisence plates
Motorcycle Plate

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.