How to buy a personal license plate in California

There are a lot of cars in California, so it can be difficult to distinguish your own. For many, a custom license plate is the perfect way to make your car stand out from the many other cars on the road.

With a personalized license plate, you can choose a great California license plate design and then add your own unique message to it. It makes your car unique and adds a fun touch of customization. Best of all, applying for a California personal license plate is easy.

Part 1 of 3. Choose your custom license plate

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

Step 2: Go to the license plate page. Visit the license plate page on the DMV website.

Hover over the button labeled "Vehicle Registration", then click on the link labeled "Numbers".

Step 3. Go to the personalized numbers page.. Go to the page of special interests and personalized plates.

Click on the button that says Order Special Interests and Personalized Plates Online.

Step 4: Choose a Plate Design. Choose a license plate design for your California license plate.

On the personalized plates page, click the "Order a personalized plate" button.

Select the type of vehicle for which you are getting personalized plates and whether it is rented.

Select the license plate theme you would like to have from a variety of options, then click the button that says Next. If you choose a baby plate, you also need to choose which symbol to include.

• FunctionsA: Different license plate themes cost different prices. When choosing the right design, pay attention to the price next to each design.

• A warningA: Your vehicle must be currently registered in California in order to proceed with this process.

Step 5: Select a license plate message. Choose a special message for your personalized plate.

Use the drop down menus to enter the message you want to put on your license plate. Check the box below the character to include a half-space.

• A warning: Any rude or offensive license plate message will be rejected.

Step 6: Check if the message is available. Check if your license plate message is available.

Press "Next". If you receive a warning that a message is not available, keep trying new messages until you find it.

• Functions: Since California is a very large state, there are already a lot of custom plates already taken, so you might have to get creative.

Part 2 of 3: Order a license plate.

Step 1: Fill out the form. Fill out the personal license plate form.

Once you find an available license plate message, you will be directed to the basic information form. Fill in the information, including the nearest DMV office to you.

• Functions: Be sure to fill in the field describing the meaning of your license plate message.

Step 2: Verify your information. Click the "Next" button and then confirm your details.

Step 3: Pay the fee. Pay the fee for your personal license plate.

Add a plate to your cart and pay for it. You can pay with credit cards, choose debit cards or electronic check.

Part 3 of 3. Install the license plate

Step 1: Take your plate. Collect your plate from the DMV.

Your license plate will be sent directly to the DMV office you entered on the form. They will call you when he arrives.

Take your driver's license and vehicle registration information to the DMV with you, as you will need to complete some information in order to receive your personalized license plates.

Step 2: Install the plates. Install your personal license plates on your car.

Install new license plates on both the front and rear of the vehicle, and be sure to add the current registration stickers in the appropriate places.

• FunctionsA: If you are not comfortable installing license plates, you can hire a mechanic to do the job for you.

With a personalized license plate, your car will be a little more special and you will be a little more. There is no better way to put a piece of yourself in your car.