Michigan designer license plates

You are allowed to purchase personalized plates instead of standard license plates for most vehicle types, including:. Even if your preferred combination is available, Michigan SOS will still have to approve your request. Application information is available on our Applying for Specialty Plates page. Fundraising plates help support a variety of organizations, including the Michigan's state-supported universities and several charities.

Application information is available on our Special Plates Application page. Military license plates cover specific conflicts, military branches, and service medals.

Available plates include:. See our Disability Plates page for information about disabled veteran plates. Fees and eligibility requirements differ by license plate type. An historical license plate in Michigan is valid for 10 years. Visit our Applying for Specialty Michigan Plates page for instructions. If you have an historic vehicle, the MI SOS allows you to buy license plates from the year your car was manufactured.

See the MI Secretary of State website for additional application information. NOTE : If your license plate was stolen , you should report the theft to your local law enforcement agency in case someone commits a violation using your tags. You can transfer your license plate to another vehicle in your name in person at your local MI SOS branch office. NOTE : If you buy a vehicle from an authorized dealer, they can transfer the plates for you.

You can also transfer license plates to an immediate family member who is buying your vehicle. You can complete the plate transfer when you transfer the vehicle title. To get a replacement plate or tab, you will need: Your vehicle registration or license plate number. A form of ID , such as your MI driver's license. To replace a defective decal is free.

If the SOS has the correct information on file, you may be able to just provide your plate number. The title certificate of the vehicle you're transferring plates TO.

PLUS Any difference in registration fees between the vehicles. You may need to surrender your license plate if you: Do not transfer it to another vehicle or buyer. Get a new type of license plate. Michigan will bring back the "Water - Winter Wonderland" plate originally introduced in , Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's office announced Thursday.

Benson's office says the yellow-on-blue plate is a frequently requested re-issue and we can see why. Its simple aesthetic and classic typeface will make it especially attractive to buyers looking for an period-correct s look. Benson's office says the plate will be eligible for personalization, but due to the vintage typeface, options will be limited to just six characters rather than the usual seven.

The plate will be available through all of your normal channels you can order one from home, if you like and appears as one of the state's three standard plate options on the Secretary of State web site.