Is ARE available as a vanity plate?

ARE is open in 8 of the 21 states where we checked it on the official DMV site: Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

ARE in every state we check

"Since" is when we first saw the current status. States not listed haven't been checked for ARE yet, or we don't cover them - see all states.

Has any state refused ARE?

We haven't seen any state refuse ARE. That's a good sign - but every state reviews requests, so it can still be turned down.

Worried about rejection? The dashboard's rejection risk check reads a plate the way DMV reviewers do. See plates states have rejected.

Want ARE where it's taken?

Plates come back when owners let them go. Watch ARE free and we'll tell you the moment it opens in your state.

ARE vanity plate FAQ

Is ARE available as a vanity plate?

At our latest checks, ARE was open in 8 of 21 states we check on official DMV sites (Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia). Availability changes, so check it again before you order.

Can I get an alert when ARE opens up?

Yes. Add ARE to your watch list in the VanityPlate dashboard and we'll message you the moment a state shows it as open.

How do I get a ARE license plate?

Order it from your state's DMV. Check that ARE is open in your state, make sure it fits the state's rules, then order and pay the personalized plate fee. Every state reviews requests before making the plate.

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