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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South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota Department of Revenue

Personalized Plates Policy MV118

Character rules, prohibited combinations, and approval procedures, with the attached court order incorporated into the policy.

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