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Specialized License Plates
Several different license plates are available, ranging from Veteran Plates to Personalized/Vanity Plates to Habitat Conservation Plates. Some plates come with additional yearly contributions while others have one time payments associated with them. Most plates can only be displayed on passenger class vehicles, but a number of plates are also available for display on one-ton trucks, recreational vehicles and motorcycles.
The Special License Plate Brochure (PDF) contains images and information on specific plates.
Specialized Plates Available at the License Center
- Critical Habitat, including: deer, loon, angler, chickadee, lady slipper, buck, pheasant, moose and turkey designs.
- Support our Troops
- Minnesota Golf
- Minnesota State Parks and Recreation
- Remembering Victims of Impaired Driving
- Law Enforcement Memorial
All other specialized plates must be ordered.
How to Apply for Special License Plates?
In most cases, you must be the vehicle owner and complete and sign an Application for Special Plates (PDF). Most plates can be issued and applied for with only the application. Some specialized plates require additional information. Please see below for specific information on various types of Specialized Plate.
Apply for Collegiate Plates
- Complete the Application for Special Plates (PDF).
- No additional information is needed.
Fees
- $23.50 for these plates.
- Additional $25 due at the time of the initial issuance and registration renewal for its respective program.
Apply for Critical Habitat Plates
- Complete the Application for Special Plates (PDF).
- No additional information is needed.
Fees
- $23.50 for these plates.
- Additional $30 due at the time of the initial issuance and registration renewal for its respective program.
Visit Military Plate Information for additional information.
Apply for Proud to be a Veteran Plates
- Complete the Application for Special Plates (PDF).
- Provide a copy of your organization membership card.
Fees
- $23.50 for these plates.
Apply for Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Plates
- Vehicle owner must complete and sign the Application for Special Plates (PDF).
- No additional information is needed.
- This specialized plate allows unlimited visits to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.
Fees
- $23.50 for these plates.
- Additional $60 annual contribution used to support the operations and maintenance of Minnesota state parks and trails, due at the time of the initial issuance and registration renewal.
Minnesota offers the option to personalize your license plate with custom letter and number combinations. When filling in the application, list more than one combination to ensure that your application is accepted. Unfortunately, there currently is not a way to check personalized combinations online or over the phone. It is recommended that you bring several options for us to check in our office.
Acceptable letter and number combinations
The State of Minnesota reserves the right to deny a letter/number combination for any reason. Plates deemed inappropriate or combinations that are too similar to license plates issued by the State of Minnesota will be denied. Please review the information below for a general outline of unacceptable letter/number combinations.
Characters/sequences not allowed
- Combinations of 2 or 3 letter characters with 2, 3, or 4 number characters (ABC123 or 123ABC; AA12 or 12AA; AA123 or 123AA; AA1234 or 1234AA)
- Combinations with all number characters - there must be at least 1 alpha (letter) character
- Combinations that duplicate any plate or plate series used by the department (Y or T class truck series, CT class trailer series, etc.
- Combinations of the same or similar letter or number characters, even if separated by spaces or hyphens. The characters I & 1, naval zero and 0, or O are deemed to be same and may not be duplicated to create new combinations. For example, the following are considered the same choice and cannot be used: "AB", "A B", or "A-B" and "TIM" or T1M"
Apply for Personalized Plates
- Complete the Application for Special Plates (PDF).
- Several options letter and number combinations for consideration.
Fees
- $111 for these plates.
Visit Veteran Plate Information for additional information.
Apply for Proud to be a Veteran Plates
- Complete the Application for Special Plates (PDF).
- Bring an original or certified copy of your discharge papers commonly known as DD-214.
- If you are still in active duty, bring a letter from your commanding officer stating the following will suffice.
- The discharge papers must indicate that you served during the conflict or that you received the conflict service medal of the plate you are applying for and that you were honorably discharged.
Fees
- $23.50 for these plates.
- Additional $30 one-time contribution to the WWII memorial fund due at the time of the initial issuance.
Apply for Support Our Troop Plates
- Complete the Application for Special Plates (PDF).
- No additional information is needed.
Fees
- $23.50 for these plates.
- Additional $30 due at the time of the initial issuance and registration renewal for its respective program.
Other Special License Plates
For information about other Special License Plates, please visit Special License Plate on the DVS website or contact us.