Humans have always felt the need to distinguish themselves from others, to shape their own stamp both in their actions and in their belongings. ¿And what could be more distinctive than your own name? People in the United States are allowed to customize their license plates with whatever numbers or letters they want. When you opt to change your vehicle registration plate for a personalized plate, first you have to meet some requirements:
- Check with your local state Department of Motor Vehicles about the rules and regulations. You can do this by visiting the office in person or checking online when available.
- Fill out the application form.
- DMV must approve customized license plates.
- The car must be registered in your name and the registration cannot be expired.
- Register the new plate, which cannot be duplicated or claimed by anyone else.
- Personalized license plates are charged with a yearly extra fee that varies from state to state, different from the registration fee that is charged every year.
- Check with the DMV about the list of forbidden words in your state.
- The DMV can deny or revoke a plate if it is deemed offensive.
- Specialty plates such as military-themed plates are only for veterans or members of the military.
THE BLUE LIST OF FORBIDDEN WORDS
Each state has a list of forbidden, offensive, suggestive, objectional, or vulgar banned words. Here are some of them:
- Words or characters referring to drugs, drinks, religion, boasting, or race.
- Words such as God, Police, COP, CIA, KKK, and F*CK are banned in some states
- Number combinations like 666
- Words alluding to something illegal like KILLER, MURDER, MAFIA, DEALER are considered objectionable
- Letters used on governmental vehicles such as NYPD of FDNY, for instance.
- Messages about a group’s race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability
- In general, phrases considered offensive to good taste or decency in any language
IDEAS FOR YOUR CUSTOMIZED LICENSE PLATES
- Owner´s name
- Mirror images (when reading backward)
- Acronyms
- Car brand or model
- Your business name
- Personal statements
- Phrases
- Slogans
- Abbreviations
- Separate letters
- Different fonts
- Different shapes
- Sport Team
M&M VEHICLE TRANSPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
- Customized plates give you an identity; your name or nickname should be the first option; ¿what could be more personal for a license plate?
- Use your creativity to come up with a unique and distinctive vanity plate.
- If you don´t have an exact idea of what you want, do not rush; wait until it comes to you.
- For any transportation needs, call 877 957 4878. We have the option you need to relocate your vehicle in a safe, timely, and reliable manner to/from anywhere within the continental USA including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Wham.
