MITTENS is open in 5 of the 13 states where we checked it on the official DMV site: Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee and West Virginia.
| State | Status | Since | Source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaCA | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 11 min ago |
| FloridaFL | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 17 min ago |
| IdahoID | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 12 min ago |
| IowaIA | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 10 min ago |
| KansasKS | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 12 min ago |
| LouisianaLA | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 9 min ago |
| MinnesotaMN | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 8 min ago |
| North DakotaND | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 11 min ago |
| OklahomaOK | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 9 min ago |
| PennsylvaniaPA | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 9 min ago |
| TennesseeTN | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 8 min ago |
| VirginiaVA | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 8 min ago |
| West VirginiaWV | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 12 min ago |
"Since" is when we first saw the current status. States not listed haven't been checked for MITTENS yet, or we don't cover them - see all states.
We haven't seen any state refuse MITTENS. That's a good sign - but every state reviews requests, so it can still be turned down.
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At our latest checks, MITTENS was open in 5 of 13 states we check on official DMV sites (Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee and West Virginia). Availability changes, so check it again before you order.
Yes. Add MITTENS to your watch list in the VanityPlate dashboard and we'll message you the moment a state shows it as open.
Order it from your state's DMV. Check that MITTENS 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.