If you like to make a statement with your car's license plate, there are several options available to you. You can apply for a personalized Oklahoma license plate or a special plate dedicated to a cause or organization. Here's how to do it.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Minutes
Here's How:
- Decide what you want: Do you want a personalized plate (a unique word or set of numbers)? Or do you want a special license plate that displays a specific organization, hobby or cause? If it's the latter, you should make your selection from this list of options. If it's a personalized plate, you'll need to come up with several different possibilities in case your first choice is taken.
- Get an application: Applications are easily downloadable in Adobe PDF format online. You can find an application for a personalized plate here and a listing of all the available specialty plates here.
Or, if you prefer, you can pick up an application at any Oklahoma Tag Agency. - Fill out the application: For a personalized plate, you'll need to specify 6 choices in the order you prefer them. The application also asks for the following information:
- Name, Address and Phone
- Background Color Choice (Default is White)
- Vehicle Information Including Year, Make, Model, Title Number and Regular License Number
- Fees: Getting first-time personalized plates costs $22 and typically takes about 4 months to process. Personalized plate renewals are $21 and take about 2 months. Payment should accompany the application and be made out to: Oklahoma Tax Commission. Make sure to include your driver's license number on the check or money order.
- Sign and Mail: Make sure to sign your application. Applications can be submitted in person to any Oklahoma Tag Agency or mailed to:
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Motor Vehicle Division
Special License Plate Section
2501 Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73194-0201 - Attach the tag to your vehicle: Once you receive your personalized tag, you should attach it to the rear of your vehicle. You must keep your regular license plate inside your vehicle as well.
Tips:
- License plates will be issued with a maximum of 7 letters, no less than 7 numbers or a combination of 4 letters and up to 3 numbers. This includes spaces and hyphens. No other punctuation or symbols will be used.
- Once a person is assigned a personalized license plate, they have priority to that plate as long as they continue to renew it in on time.
- Special and personalized license plates can be transferred to another vehicle, but you must submit a Request to Transfer Form. This form is available in Adobe PDF format online or from any Oklahoma Tag Agency.
