How to buy a personal license plate in Alaska

Many drivers are constantly looking for ways to improve their car in any way possible. One of these ways is customization and personalization. A personalized license plate can be a great way to personalize a car as it gives drivers the ability to share a unique message in front and behind their car.

In Alaska, ordering a custom license plate also means choosing a license plate design. This, combined with a personalized message, means your vehicle can be truly unique when it comes to license plates. And luckily, ordering personalized license plates in Alaska is relatively easy.

Part 1 of 3. Choose your personal license plates

Step 1: Go to the Alaska DMV website.. Visit the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles website.

Step 2. Go to the personalized numbers page.. Visit the personal license plate page on the Alaska DMV website.

On the main page, click "Personalized Numbers" from the "License Plates" drop-down menu.

• Functions: On the personalized license plates page, be sure to read all the information on the left sidebar about personalized license plates.

Step 3: Choose a Plate Design. Choose a design for your personal license plates.

Click on any of the 13 license plate designs you like the most to select it.

• FunctionsA: It's wise to think about the license plate design before choosing one, to make sure you choose the right license plate that you are very happy with.

Step 4: Select a license plate message. Choose what you want your license plate to say.

Enter your message in the field at the top of the page.

• Functions: The license plate message can contain at least two and up to six characters. You can use letters, numbers and spaces.

Step 5: Check for a license plate. Check if your license plate message is available.

With the message selected, click the Check Availability button to see if the license plate message is available. If it doesn't, keep trying new posts until you find one available.

Part 2 of 3. Order your personal license plates

Step 1: Fill in the basic information. Fill in the basic information on the form.

Once you find a message about an available license plate, you will be taken to a form. Fill in basic information such as your name and registration renewal number.

• FunctionsA: The renewal number is on your registration card.

Step 2: Complete the application and pay. Complete the application and pay the fee.

Follow the instructions to complete your personalized license plate application and then pay the fee. This fee varies depending on which license plate design you have chosen and which vehicle you have.

• FunctionsA: You will have to pay a personal fee by credit or debit card.

Part 3 of 3. Set up your personal license plates

Step 1: Get Your Plates. Receive your plates in the mail approximately three months after ordering them.

Step 2: Install the plates. Install nameplates on your vehicle.

If you are not comfortable installing personalized plaques on your vehicle yourself, you can hire a mechanic to help you.

• Functions: After installing new license plates, be sure to add the current registration stickers.

Thanks to personalized license plates, your car will stand out from the crowd in an unobtrusive but interesting way. There is no better way to say something about yourself in your car than with a personalized Alaska license plate.