How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Arkansas

Tired of road raging? Take the high road and switch to road phrasing! Get a personalized license plate in Arkansas, express your individual personality and make your presence known wherever the road of life may take you. It's as simple as A-B-C, and 1, 2, 3.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet access
• Vehicle's registration
• Check or money order

Instructions

1. Logon to Arkansa's Office of Motor Vehicle Web site and download an official application for a personalized license plate.

2. Print the application.

3. Check the box of the type of vehicle for which you are requesting a personalized license plate. Print your name, mailing address, telephone number and current license plate number as shown on your current registration.

4. Enter three different choices for your personalized plates using capital alphanumeric character combinations containing no less than three and no more than seven characters. Observe all spacing, punctuation and lettering rules provided on the form.

5. Sign and date your application.

6. Cut the form along the dotted line.

7. Include your check or money order. Make it payable to the Department of Finance & Administration.

8. Mail your completed application and payment to Department of Finance and Administration, PO Box 1272, Little Rock, Arkansas, Office of Motor Vehicle, 72203.

9. Receive notice that your personalized license plates and new tabs are available for pickup within eight to ten weeks from the time of your order to the start of the next month.

10. Affix the month and year tabs on your permanent personalized plates upon receipt and use.

Tips & Warnings

• If you move or do not receive your plates within eight to ten weeks from the date of your order plus the amount of time to the start of the next month, contact the department with your concerns.

• List your choices for personalized license plates in order of preference. By default, the department will check availability of the first choice listed and continue to the others if the first is unacceptable.

• Be patient. The department will contact you when your plates are available for pickup. Do not inquire about the status of your order over the phone.

• The department will not honor requests for personalized license plates that contain prohibited characters, offensive or misleading messages or alphanumeric combinations that are already in use. Keep this in mind while choosing your plate message.

• Personalized license plates cost more than a standard license plate. Be aware that additional fees will likely apply on top of the standard license plate fees that you are accustomed to paying.

• Your local Revenue Office cannot and will not research the availability of your personalized license plate choices. Do not call the office and inquire about availability.

• Once your order has been placed, all requests for order changes, cancellations and refunds will be denied. You may only request a plate change or refund if your plate has not been accepted by the office and gone into manufacturing.

• Do not attempt to apply for personalized license plates if your registration has been revoked or suspended.