Connecticut Vanity Plates: 2,579 Personalized Plates Available

Connecticut Vanity Plate Availability

Here's where Connecticut vanity and personalized license plates stand as of October 4, 2026:

• 2,579 plates available to claim
• 3,260 currently taken
• 10 freed up in the past week

Recently Available Plates

These Connecticut combinations opened up in the last week. The good ones go fast, so confirm a plate is still free before heading to the DMV.

How to Get a Personalized Plate in Connecticut

1. Check availability on PlateRadar and search any combination instantly
2. Apply through the Connecticut DMV and pay the fee
3. Wait a few weeks for your new plate to arrive

Connecticut Plate Rules & Fees

• Up to 7 characters (letters and numbers)
• Numbers-only plates of 1 to 3 digits are not offered
• A single dot is allowed, but not at the start or end
• No offensive or misleading combinations

Fee: $94 for a standard vanity plate (in addition to standard registration).

Browse by Category

Not sure where to start? Browse what's open by length and style:

• Single-letter plates — the rarest and most sought-after
• Two-letter plates — great for initials
• Three-letter plates — names and short words
• OG plates — classic letter-and-number combinations

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Connecticut vanity plate cost?

A personalized plate in Connecticut costs $94 for a standard vanity plate, on top of your standard vehicle registration fees.

How many Connecticut vanity plates are available right now?

There are 2,579 available to claim. You can search the full list and check any combination in real time.

How do I get a personalized plate in Connecticut?

Pick a combination that's available, apply through the Connecticut DMV online or in person, and pay the fee. New plates usually arrive within a few weeks.

Why do taken plates become available again?

Plates free up when an owner doesn't renew their registration, sells a vehicle without transferring the plate, or the DMV releases combinations it had reserved.

Can I get notified when a specific plate opens up?

Yes. Set up an alert and we'll let you know the moment that plate becomes available.

Track a Plate You Want

Already taken? Don't give up — plates free up regularly when registrations lapse or vehicles change hands. Set up an alert and we'll tell you the moment yours opens up.

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