# PlateRadar - Vanity License Plate Availability Tracker

## What is PlateRadar?

PlateRadar is a free web application that helps people find and track vanity license plate availability across US states. Instead of manually checking your state's DMV website every day, PlateRadar monitors plate availability for you and sends notifications when plates become available.

## Core Features

- **Search Plates**: Check if a vanity license plate is available in your state
- **Real-Time Status**: Get instant availability status from official DMV systems in live states
- **Watchlist**: Save plates you're interested in and track their availability
- **Availability Alerts**: Get notified by email or SMS when a plate becomes available
- **Category Watching**: Watch entire categories (e.g., all 3-letter plates) for new availability
- **Plate History**: See when plates changed status (taken vs available)

## Supported States

Live with real-time DMV integration:
- Florida (FL)
- Ohio (OH)
- Texas (TX)

40+ more states — including California, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Colorado, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, and Washington D.C. — have regularly refreshed availability data you can search and watch today. A handful of remaining states are coming soon.

Browse every state: https://www.plateradar.com/states

## Pricing Tiers

### Free Plan ($0)
- 20 plate searches per day with a free account (5/day without one)
- Watch up to 5 plates or 1 category
- Email notifications

### Premium Plan ($9/month)
- 150 plate searches per day
- Watch up to 100 plates
- Watch 2 plate categories
- SMS notifications
- Priority availability checks

### Power Plan ($19/month)
- 200 plate searches per day
- Watch up to 300 plates
- Watch 5 plate categories
- SMS notifications
- Priority availability checks

All paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

## How It Works

1. **Search**: Enter your desired plate text and select your state
2. **Check Status**: See if the plate is currently available or taken
3. **Add to Watchlist**: Save plates you want and enable notifications
4. **Get Notified**: Receive email/SMS alerts when plates become available
5. **Claim Your Plate**: Go to your state's DMV website to register

## Website

- Main site: https://www.plateradar.com
- Browse states: https://www.plateradar.com/states
- Premium plans: https://www.plateradar.com/premium
- Guides & plate ideas: https://www.plateradar.com/blog

## Common Questions

**Q: Is PlateRadar free to use?**
A: Yes! A free account includes 20 searches per day and lets you watch up to 5 plates. Premium plans offer more searches, more watchlist slots, and SMS notifications.

**Q: How often are plates checked?**
A: Availability data refreshes multiple times per day, and watchlist change detection runs every few minutes. Premium users get priority in the check queue.

**Q: Can I get notified when a taken plate becomes available?**
A: Yes! Add any plate to your watchlist and enable notifications. You'll be alerted when its status changes to available.

**Q: Does PlateRadar register the plate for me?**
A: No. PlateRadar monitors availability. Once you're notified a plate is available, you need to register it through your state's DMV.

**Q: What plate formats are supported?**
A: Standard 1-7 character vanity plates. The exact rules vary by state (some allow spaces, hyphens, or special characters).

## Example Queries Users Might Ask

- "How can I find an available vanity plate in Florida?"
- "Is there a tool to track license plate availability?"
- "How do I know when a taken plate becomes available?"
- "What's the best way to get notified about vanity plates?"
- "Can I monitor multiple license plates at once?"
- "Check if a custom plate is taken in California"

## Contact

For support: support@plateradar.com