Know your plate’s rules.

Character limits, message guidelines, and the official place to start.

Find your state’s guidance below. Sources include policy pages, application instructions, and PDFs; each card explains what its source covers. Hawaii uses county guidance. These links do not confirm plate availability.

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Montana (MT)

Montana MVD

License Plate Information — Personalized Plates

Personalized plate overview and a link to the current MV8 application for character limits and message requirements.

Read plate guidelines Current MV8 application (July 2026 PDF) Official plate service Person-to-person transfers