How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Texas

Last Updated: September 16, 2021 References

Residents of Texas can purchase their very own personalized license plate for motorcycles up to motor homes. My Plates is the official online personalized license plate vendor for Texas. Once your plates are ready, you can pick them up at your local County Tax Assessor-Collector's office. Rest assured knowing that a portion of the purchase price goes into the Texas general revenue fund, which provides a variety of services for all Texans.

Steps

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Visit the official My Plates website, or call 1-888-7MY-PLATES (888-769-7528).^{[1]
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Determine if your vehicle is eligible for personalized plates. Eligible vehicles include passenger, light truck, motorcycle, trailer, travel trailer, motor homes and private buses.

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Review the personalized plate options and choose a plate category. Category options range from Custom, T-Plate, Luxury or simple Background only plates.^{[2]
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- Luxury plates are the most expensive, but they offer the most options in plate choices and message combinations.
- The Custom series has the same background options as the Luxury series, however the message choices are limited to specific number and letter combinations.
- The T-Series is a great option if your preferred message is already in use, as it places a T (for Texas) at the beginning of your message.
- The Design series is the least expensive option. You can pick from one of 18 specialty plate background designs, but the message is selected at random.
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Create your message. If your message is not available for purchase, you will have to choose a new one.
- Most messages consist of up to six characters.
- Several symbols are available, including the International Symbol of Access (ISA) for disabled people.
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Place your order. At this time you will pay the appropriate fee and choose the local County Tax Assessor-Collector for the plates to be mailed. The fee will be $30-$200 per year based on design and the number of years you pay in advance.^{[3]
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Wait approximately three weeks for your personalized Texas plates to be complete.
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Contact the County Tax Assessor-Collector to confirm your personalized license plates have arrived.
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Pick up the license plates at the main office of your local County Tax Assessor-Collector. Vehicles receive two plates, motorcycles and trailers receive one plate.^{[4]
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Community Q&A

Question

How can I find out online whether the plate I want is taken?

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Log onto your local DMV website, and check its requirements.
Question

Can I use the plate on a different vehicle if I sell one?

Community Answer

These plates follow the same laws as regular plates.
Question

Do I have to pay a fee each year for personalized license plates in Texas?

Community Answer

Yes, you do.

Warnings

You may have to pay additional fees if you purchase a personalized license plate for a single year in conjunction with your annual registration renewal.

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Personalized license plates in Texas cannot be purchased for an Antique Vehicle.

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