Is PUPS available as a vanity plate?

PUPS is open in 9 of the 19 states where we checked it on the official DMV site: Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Virginia and more.

PUPS in every state we check

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

Has any state refused PUPS?

• Arkansas - On Arkansas's rejected/banned plate records (2012).
• Washington DC - On Washington DC's rejected/banned plate records (2012).

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

Want PUPS where it's taken?

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

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PUPS vanity plate FAQ

Is PUPS available as a vanity plate?

At our latest checks, PUPS was open in 9 of 19 states we check on official DMV sites (Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Virginia and West Virginia). Availability changes, so check it again before you order.

Can I get an alert when PUPS opens up?

Yes. Add PUPS 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 PUPS license plate?

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