Plates in Iowa

• Must I return license plates and cancel registration when I move out of state?

  Each state maintains different requirements regarding license plates. Some mandate that you must return license plates along with a registration cancellation notice. Others require no notification fro...

• Can I order vanity license plates for my motorcycle?

  Ordering Vanity Plates and Personalized Plates for Motorcycles Contact your DMV for assistance in ordering personalized or vanity license plates for your motorcycle. Restrictions exist in number of ...

• How can I order custom license plates?

  Ordering a custom license plate requires minimum effort on your part. Every state now offers a varied selection of custom plates that display special interests, military service, favorite sports teams...

• How do I obtain vintage license plates for an historic vehicle?

  License Plates for Vintage, Antique and Historic Cars Each state has specific requirements for applying for vintage license plates. But before you can even consider applying for antique license plate...

• Where can I purchase collector license plates?

  Requirements for Vintage, Antique, Historic, and Classic Cars Depending on your state, collector license plates may instead be referred to as antique license plates or vintage license plates. You wi...

• Where can I buy vintage license plates for my vintage vehicle?

  Vintage License Plates Visit your DMV's Web site. If offered, you'll find detailed information on how to fit your antique car with an antique plate or plates. But before you can order vintage plates,...

• Am I required to have license plates on the front and back of my car?

  Currently 31 states and the District of Columbia require all registered vehicles to display two license plates. Nineteen states mandate only one license plate. Consult the grid below to see state-by-s...

• What kind of custom license plates are available?

  Every state offers a wide variety of license plate choices. For an additional fee you can order one that mirrors an interest and/or personality. Most states divide these plates into two main topics: s...

• How can I obtain veterans license plates?

  Ordering a Veterans License Plate Each state has different license plate requirements, so you'll need to check with your DMV for specific forms, fees, and documents. But, in general, here's what yo...

• How can I obtain firefighter license plates?

  Ordering Firefighter Specialty Plates There are different requirements for different states. So you'll need to contact your local DMV to learn what forms to fill and what documents to provide for ord...

• How do I order personalized plates and vanity plates in Iowa? Iowa

  ...tes for the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, or University of Northern Iowa Plates to honor various types of military service, including plates to recognize recipient...

• How much do personalized license plates cost?

  Personalized license plates, otherwise known as vanity, courtesy, custom, or prestige license plates, have become very popular in the United States as automobile owners seek individuality. Every st...

• How do I replace lost or damaged IA license plates, stickers, tabs or tags? Iowa

  ...ice, but you should bring your current vehicle registration if you have it available. Lost License Plates If you have lost one of your vehicle license plates, you can request a replacement by visit...

• How do Purple Heart recipients obtain specialty license plates?

  ...he DMV website or license plate application. Special Military Documents for Purple Heart License Plates When applying for military license plates for Purple Heart recipients, you’ll probably...

• Someone stole my license plates sticker, how do I get another one?

  This varies according to where you live. But, the two most common acceptable ways to replace your license plate sticker are to visit a local motor vehicle branch or send your request in the mail. You ...

• What is the cost of license plates?

  The cost of license plates is usually included in the fees you pay when you register a vehicle for the first time (you can’t just randomly order a license plate, after all), and first-time regis...

• Can I do a tag transfer from one of my vehicles to another?

  Yes, certain states allow you to do a tag transfer, or license plate transfer, from one vehicle to another. Georgia, for example, allows you to put your old license plates on your newly acquired car w...

• What is the difference between an antique and a classic motor vehicle?

  Classic Cars and Vintage License Plates This is a gray topic. Ask four different people and you may get four different answers. But according to two authorities, the Classic Car Club of America and t...

• Do I have to unregister my vehicle if I sell it?

  Sell Car and Unregister After selling your car you may, depending on your state, have to notify your local DMV. This may require submitting a specific form, surrendering your license plates, or, in t...

• Does my state allow license plate reassignment to another vehicle?

  License Plate Reassignment Most states allow transferring license plates from one vehicle to another, provided you're the owner and it's the same class of vehicle. The difference lies in the reassign...