NITROUS is open in 5 of the 13 states where we checked it on the official DMV site: Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota and 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 | 11 min ago |
| IowaIA | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 10 min ago |
| KansasKS | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 12 min ago |
| LouisianaLA | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 8 min ago |
| MinnesotaMN | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 7 min ago |
| North DakotaND | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 10 min ago |
| OklahomaOK | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 9 min ago |
| PennsylvaniaPA | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 8 min ago |
| TennesseeTN | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 8 min ago |
| VirginiaVA | Open | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 7 min ago |
| West VirginiaWV | Taken | Oct 27, 2026 | Official DMV check | 11 min ago |
"Since" is when we first saw the current status. States not listed haven't been checked for NITROUS yet, or we don't cover them - see all states.
We haven't seen any state refuse NITROUS. 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, NITROUS was open in 5 of 13 states we check on official DMV sites (Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota and Virginia). Availability changes, so check it again before you order.
Yes. Add NITROUS 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 NITROUS 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.