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FAQ about the Arts License Plate What's the difference between a standard plate and a personalized plate?
If I already have a personalized plate, may I transfer the message to an Arts Plate? Can I keep my current random number license plate number? Do I have to wait for my annual registration renewal to get my Arts Plate? Can I order an Arts License Plate for my motorcycle? Can the California Arts License Plate image be used for other purposes? If I have any questions, where may I direct them? What's the difference between a standard plate and a personalized plate?A standard plate has a randomly chosen set of numbers and letters chosen by the DMV. A personalized plate has letters and numbers specifically chosen by the owner of the vehicle.
If I already have a personalized plate, may I transfer the message to an Arts Plate?Yes, as long as the message is no more than six characters. In addition to the $50 Arts License Plate fee, there will be a $35 fee for the transfer of a personalized license plate.
Can I keep my current random number license plate number?No. When you order an Arts Plate, a new sequence of six characters will be assigned to you.
Do I have to wait for my annual registration renewal to get my Arts Plate?No. You may purchase the plate at any time during your registration cycle.
Can I order an Arts License Plate for my motorcycle?Unfortunately, no. At the present time, the Arts License Plate is only available for automobiles and trucks.
Can the California Arts License Plate image be used for other purposes?No. The Arts Plate image, titled Coastline, has a copyright by the artist Wayne Thiebaud and may only be used by the DMV for the California Arts License Plate program, or by the DMV and the California Arts Council to support the California Arts License Plate. Any other use of the Coastline image (especially non-plate related advertising) is in violation of the copyright.
If I have any questions, where may I direct them?Many answers to license-plate ordering questions may be answered on the DMV ordering website at https://vrir.dmv.ca.gov/ipp/ippMain.jsp . We've noticed that specialty plates can sometimes take up to 10 weeks, if orders are backed up. If you're still stumped and need answers, please feel free to:
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