How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Maryland

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Apply to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) for a personalized license plate.

   You can apply online or by mail.
   
   Access the MVA website, http://www.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx Click on "Personalized Plate." Then click on "Next." Enter your personalized license plate text and click on "Check Text Availability." If text is not available, click on "Reset Text" and enter another choice.
   
   Click on "Accept Plate" when your text is available.
   
   Follow instructions to complete the application.
   
   You can pay all required fees by credit card.
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   Step 2: Log on to the MVA at www.mva.maryland.gov to obtain a downloadable Form #VR-164

   Fill out the form online and print when completed, or print and write in required information. ,,, If applicable, include co-owner's name. ,,, Use up to 7 characters consisting of letters, numbers and spaces for each choice.
   
   Motorcycles and disabled plates use up to 6 characters only. , If a co-owner is included on the application, he/she must also sign. , Make out check or money order to MVA.
   
   The fee for personalized license plates in Maryland is $25.
   
   An additional fee of $20 is charged for plates with a background scene. ,,
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   Step 3: Application for Special Registration Plates if you choose to apply for personalized license plates by mail.

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   Step 4: Check the box beside "Personalized Registration" in the upper left portion of the application.

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   Step 5: Select a vehicle class

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   Step 6: such as Passenger Car

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   Step 7: Multi-Purpose Vehicle

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   Step 8: Truck or Motorcycle.

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   Step 9: Enter the vehicle owner's name

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    Step 10: address and telephone number.

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    Step 11: Supply vehicle information including make

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    Step 12: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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    Step 13: title and tag numbers

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    Step 14: and sticker number and year.

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    Step 15: Include name of the applicable insurance company

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    Step 16: policy number

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    Step 17: and agent name.

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    Step 18: Write in up to 4 choices for your personalized license plate in the character boxes provided.

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    Step 19: Sign the application.

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    Step 20: Mail the completed application

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    Step 21: copy of your registration card and payment for required fees to Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration

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    Step 22: Vehicle Registration

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    Step 23: 6601 Ritchie Highway

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    Step 24: Glen Burnie

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    Step 25: MD 21062.

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    Step 26: Wait approximately 8 weeks to receive your personalized license plate.

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    Step 27: Renew your registration every other year within 30 days of the expiration date.

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