Notice

If you currently have a personalized plate and would like to switch your personalized message from that plate to a new plate design you will need to complete the mail in form as we currently cannot complete this process online. On the mail-in form, please enter your current plate number/message in the space provided in Section A of the form and then re-enter the same information in Section B.

Personalize your license plate, check availability, and reserve it.

Before starting:

  • This online process is for specialty and personalized plates only. If you need a regular county numbered plate, it must be ordered through your county treasurer's office.
  • Veterans, military, EMS, firefighter, amateur radio, and persons with disabilities plates require certification and cannot be ordered online. To order these plates, you must apply by mail.
  • Gift certificates for plates can not be ordered online. To order a gift certificate, an application with the appropriate fee must be submitted to the Office of Vehicle & Motor Carrier Services.
  • You must have an Iowa driver's license or nondriver ID to complete the online process. Don't have an Iowa driver's license or nondriver ID? Apply by mail.
  • Be sure to have a credit card available to complete the online transaction.
  • All specialty and personalized license plate orders are subject to Iowa DOT approval.

View all plates

Interested in seeing what plates are available? View all plates


Check the status
of your order

Already ordered your personalized/specialty plates online? Check the status of your order.


If your chosen personalization is available and approved, your plates will be manufactured and delivered to the county treasurer's office in the county where you live. You will be notified when the plates are ready to be picked up.

Create a plate

Select your vehicle type. Step 1 of 6

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Select your vehicle type.
Plates will be assigned to the specific vehicle when picked up at the county treasurer's office.

Passenger (passenger vehicles include automobiles, vans, multipurpose vehicles, and motor homes)
Motorcycle/Small trailer
Truck
Large trailer
Travel trailer
Truck tractor

Is this a leased vehicle?
Yes No You must provide a copy of your lease agreement when picking up plates.

What type of plate do you want?
Randomly numbered specialty plate
Personalized plate