Fast Facts Study Guide (State License Plates) The table below lists each state and its official license plate. Click on license plate for larger picture. Photos under license from collector Jim Moini ©2011. Alabama Enlarge license. Alaska Enlarge license. Arizona Enlarge license. Arkansas Enlarge license. Each state also requires license plates be renewed periodically. The length of time your plate is valid varies from state to state. Lost, stolen, or damaged license plates can be replaced in every state, and often tags can be transferred to another vehicle or owner.
License Plate Identification By State
- How to renew your tabs
- Register your vehicle
- Change your name or address
- Buying a vehicle
- Transfer ownership into your name
- Selling a vehicle
- Lost tabs, plates, or titles
- Replace your license plates
- License plates
- Special plates
- Off-road vehicles
- Titles
- Salvaged, abandoned, or contaminated vehicles
- Fees, taxes, and donations
- For military personnel
- Disabled parking
- Get or renew your disabled parking
- Commercial vehicles
- DOT numbers
- IRP (Prorate)
- Fuel tax
- Fuel licenses
- International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
- Boats
- Register a boat
- Recreational vehicles
- Autonomous vehicles
- Vehicle licensing offices
'Plate It Your Way' is an online service that allows you to check for the availability of a personalized plate before you visit a branch office. This convenient service is found under the topic 'Personalized Plates.'
The License Plate Store also provides information about disability plates and parking placards as well as historical and collector plates. To begin, click on the topic you're interested in -- the headings are found on the buttons to the left and on the links below. And remember, when it's time to renew your plate, you can save time by renewing online.