Is CARS available as a vanity plate?

CARS is open in 7 of the 19 states where we checked it on the official DMV site: Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Washington.

CARS in every state we check

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

Has any state refused CARS?

We haven't seen any state refuse CARS. 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 CARS where it's taken?

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

CARS vanity plate FAQ

Is CARS available as a vanity plate?

At our latest checks, CARS was open in 7 of 19 states we check on official DMV sites (Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Washington). Availability changes, so check it again before you order.

Can I get an alert when CARS opens up?

Yes. Add CARS 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 CARS license plate?

Order it from your state's DMV. Check that CARS 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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