How to Buy a Personal License Plate in Connecticut

Personalized license plates are a great way to have fun with your car. With a custom theme and a one-of-a-kind message, you can really say a lot about yourself with a personalized license plate.

With a personalized license plate, you have something truly unique: no other car on the road has your license plate. Whether you decide to put your child's initials on or declare your allegiance to a sports team, this is the place to design something that you think is important. Purchasing a custom Connecticut license plate is quick and easy, and it can be done online.

Part 1 of 2. Find and buy your personal license plates

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

Step 2: Visit the Automotive Services Page: Go to the car services page by clicking the button labeled "Car services".

Step 3: Start with your plates: Click the "Order Custom License Plates" button to start buying personalized Connecticut license plates.

Step 4: Check compliance: check your match to make sure you can order a personalized plate.

Click on the "Check Compliance" button, then follow the instructions.

• Functions: Use this feature to make sure you don't have unresolved issues such as unpaid parking tickets that will prevent you from getting a personalized license plate.

Step 5: Fill in the basic information: Fill in the basic information in the form of a personalized nameplate.

Return to the Automotive Services page and select whether you are an individual or an organization.

Fill in the basic information on the form, such as your name and current license plate.

• FunctionsA: You must have a valid Connecticut driver's license and your vehicle must be registered in Connecticut.

Step 6: Choose a Plate Design: Select a license plate design.

Browse through the available options and choose the license plate design you like best. Keep in mind that this design will host your own license plate message.

• FunctionsA: It's a good idea to spend some time and think about what kind of plate design you want in order to get one that you'll be very happy with.

Step 7: Choose a message: Select a license plate message.

Enter a message about your chosen license plate when the form prompts you.

Follow the instructions on the form to check for a license plate message.

• Functions: Because Connecticut is a relatively small state, there are plenty of license plates available here, so don't be afraid to try something you think might be stolen.

• A warning: If the license plate message you select is rude, vulgar or offensive, DMV will reject your application.

Step 8: Pay the fee: Pay for a personal license plate.

When prompted, pay the fee that comes with your personal license plate.

• FunctionsA: You will need to pay this fee with a credit card.

Part 2 of 2. Set up your personal license plates

Step 1: Get Your Plates: Get your personalized license plates.

Your license plates can be sent to you or your nearest DMV. If they are sent to the DMV, the office will call you when they arrive and you can pick them up.

• FunctionsA: Your personal license plates may not arrive for two or three months.

Step 2: Install the plates: Set your personal license plates.

Once you have the plates, install them on both the front and rear of your car. Make sure they are securely fastened.

• FunctionsA: If you are not comfortable installing license plates yourself, you can hire a mechanic to help you.

• A warning: Be sure to stick your current registration stickers on your new personalized license plates.

Your new personalized Connecticut state license plates will look great on your vehicle as well as make it unique and fun. Every time you look at your car, you will see your personal number plates, and they will certainly make you happy.